4536 (v.5) Geographic Information Systems 181
| Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 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 and management analysis and presentation of geographic data and relationships. The storage and manipulation of vector and raster data, 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, 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 Use of GIS software (such as IDRISI, ArcInfo, ArcView) 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: | Aronoff S., (1989), Geographic Information Systems - A Management Perspective, WDL Publications. Burrough P.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. Maguire D.J, Goodchild M.F and Rhind D.W, (eds)., (1991), Geographical Information Systems, Vol 1 - Principles, Vol 2 - Applications. Longman Group . |
| Unit Texts: | Longley P. A., Goodchild M.F and Rhind D.W., (2001), Geographic Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%, Exams 60%, Practicals 10%, Mid semester test 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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