305979 (v.1) Geographic Information Science 682

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Area:	Department of Spatial Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Directed study and research. Special topics in advanced technology relevant to geographic information science.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Conducted independent research towards the applicability of advanced spatial modelling techniques for a reliable representation of a variety of natural and human phenomena, demonstrated that they can undertake directed study and research using selected case studies and discussion papers in the areas of GIS modelling, critically reviewed main types of spatial models, advanced spatial analysis (e.g. fuzzy logic, fragmentation and fractal dimension), understood the basic techniques for the handling of uncertainty, error and sensitivity analysis within a GIS, learnt the basic concepts of spatial decision support systems, GIS and multi-criteria evaluation and formulated a research project, implemented it and presented the results in a way that would be acceptable in a scholarly refereed journal.
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:	Zhang Z and Goodchild M., (2002), Uncertainty in geographical information, Chapters 4 and 6, London, Taylor and Francis. Longley P, Goodchild M, Maguire D and Rhind D., (2001), Chapters 6,12,14 and 15, Geographic Information Systems and Sciences. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Longley P, Goodchild M, Maguire D and Rhind D., (1999), Geographical Information Systems - principles, techniques, management and applications. New York, John Wiley and Sons.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Project and Seminar 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y