3984 (v.5) Computer Assisted Cartography 282

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Area:	Department of Spatial Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to computer assisted cartography. Raster and vector mapping. Raster/vector conversions. Spatial interpolation. Contouring. Modelling and Visualisation.Computer assisted map compilation.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Described the functional characteristics of computer assisted cartography systems, understood data structures commonly utilised for the management of spatial data, evaluated appropriate raster or vector data structures to facilitate spatial data storage and manipulation, evaluated data characteristics and output requirements for the selection of spatial interpolation approaches, understood the characteristics of modelling and visualisation approaches and apply a range of techniques to terrain and surface data.
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:	Angell I.O., (1981), A Practical Introduction to Computer Graphics, John Wiley and Sons. Burrough P.A, (1986), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, Claredon Press. Davis J.C., (1975), Display and Analysis of Spatial Data, NATO Advanced Study Institute, Wiley. Harbaugh J.W, (1968), Computer Applications in Stratigraphic Analysis, Wiley. Freeman H and Pieroni G.G., (1980), Map Data Processing, Academic Press. MacDougall E.B., (1976), Computer Programming for SpatialProblems, Edward.
Unit Texts:	Clarke K.C., (1995), Analytical and Computer Cartography, 2nd ed, Prentice - Hall.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 30%, Exam 60%, Test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y