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10425 (v.3) GIS 281
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 |
Prerequisite(s): | 10420 (v.3) Topographic Cartography 182 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Gained an introduction to the functionality and capability of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), developed an understanding of the concepts and issues underlying GIS including its functional components, spatial data models and structures, management of geographic information and the implementation of GIS and developed skills in the use of GIS software (such as IDRISI, ArcInfo and Arc View) for managing spatial information and queries. |
Syllabus: | Aronoff S., (1989), Gegraphic Information Systems - A Management Perspective, WDL Publications. Burrough P.A., (1992), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, Claredon Press. Burrough P.A and McDonnell R.A., (1998),Information Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press. Demers M.,(2000), Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 2nd ed, John Wiley and Sons. Maguire D.J, Goodchild M.F and Rhind, D.W, eds., (1991), Geographical Innformation Systems, Vol 1- Principles, Vol 2 - Applications, Longman Group. |
Syllabus: | Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F. and Rhind, D.W. eds. (2001). Geographic Information Systems and Science. New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Syllabus: | Practical Tests 10%. Mid Semester Test 10%. Assignment 20%. Exams 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Syllabus: | Land Information Systems (LIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) origin, structure, function, and use. Data capture, structure, quality, and management. Introduction to analysis, modelling, and output. Spatial representation - raster and vector. Components of a LIS and GIS. The use of both raster and vector GIS programs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will have - Gained an introduction to the functionality and capability of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), developed an understanding of the concepts and issues underlying GIS including its functional components, spatial data models and structures, management of geographic information and the implementation of GIS and developed skills in the use of GIS software (such as IDRISI, ArcInfo and Arc View) for managing spatial information and queries. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Aronoff S., (1989), Gegraphic Information Systems - A Management Perspective, WDL Publications. Burrough P.A., (1992), Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment, Claredon Press. Burrough P.A and McDonnell R.A., (1998),Information Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press. Demers M.,(2000), Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, 2nd ed, John Wiley and Sons. Maguire D.J, Goodchild M.F and Rhind, D.W, eds., (1991), Geographical Innformation Systems, Vol 1- Principles, Vol 2 - Applications, Longman Group. |
Unit Texts: | Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F. and Rhind, D.W. eds. (2001). Geographic Information Systems and Science. New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Tests 10%. Mid Semester Test 10%. Assignment 20%. Exams 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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