302526 (v.2) Geographic Information Systems 201
| Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Other: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | The structure, function and use of geographic information systems (GIS). The input, management analysis and presentation of geographic data and relationships. The storage and maniputation of vector and raster data and digital terrain modelling. The integration and management of spatial and attribute data. Applications and examples. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to the functionality and capability of geographic information systems, developed an understanding of the concepts and issues underlying geographic information science including the functional components of GIS, spatial data models and structures, management of geographic information and the implementation of GIS and used GIS software (such as IDRISI, ArcInfo, ArcVeiw) for managing spatial information and queries. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Antenucci J. C, Brown K, Croswell P.L, Keveney M.J and Archer H., (1991), Geographic Information Systems: A guide to technology, Van Nostrand Reinhold. Arinoff S., (1989) Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective,WDL Publications. BurroughP.A., (1992), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment Clarendon Press. Burrough P.A and McDonnell R.A., (1998), Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press. ESRI., (1993), Understanding GIS: the ARC/INFO Method, Environmental Research Institute, Inc. Huxhold W.E.,(1991), An Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems, Oxford University Press. Korte G.B., (1994), The GIS Book, 3rd ed, On Word Press. |
| Unit Texts: | DeMers, Michael M., (1997), Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems. New York, John Wiley and Sons Inc. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%, Exams 60%, practicals 10%, Mid semester test10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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