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 |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to Graduate Diploma program
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Syllabus: | Introduction to computer assisted cartography. Raster and vector mapping. Raster/vector conversions. Spatial interpolation. Contouring. Modelling and visualisation. Computer assisted map compilation. |
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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 applied a range of techniques to terrain and surface data. |
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: | 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. Freeman H and Pieroni G.G., (1980), Map Data Processing, Academic Press. MacDougal E.B., (1976), Computer Programming for Spatial Problems, Edward. |
Unit Texts: | Clarke K.C., (1995), Analytical and Computer Cartography, 2nd ed, Prentice - Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 30%, Exam 60%, Test 10%. This is by 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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