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303916 (v.2) Modelling Techniques for Spatial Data 481
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: | Directed study and research. Mathematical and statistical techniques for spatial data. Various interpolation techniques. Spatial statistics, Kriging. Time series analysis. Simulation techniques for spatiotemporal data. Fractal surfaces. Remote sensing data in simulation and modelling studies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Skills in the advanced analysis of geographic data and have become prepared for the data analysis challenges that await them in their Honours or Postgrad project work. |
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: | Bailly T.C and Gantrell A.C. (1995), Interactive spatial data analysis, Longman. Bonham-Carter. (1994), Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists - Modelling with GIS, Kidlington, United Kingdom, Pergamon/Elsevier. Burrough P.A and MacDonell R., (1998), Principles of Geographic Information Systems. New York, Oxford University Press. Cliff A.D and Ord J.K, (1981), Spatial Processes - Models and Applications, London, Pion Ltd. Davis J.C., (1986), Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology, 2nd ed, NewYork, John Wiley. Isaaks E.H and Srivatava R.M., (1989), An introduction to Applied Geostatistics, New York, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 5%, Exam 50%, Literature review 10%, Project 15%, Test 20%. 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: |  Supplemental   | 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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