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305979 (v.1) Geographic Information Science 682
Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Directed study and research. Special topics in advanced technology relevant to geographic information science. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Conducted independent research towards the applicability of advanced spatial modelling techniques for a reliable representation of a variety of natural and human phenomena, demonstrated that they can undertake directed study and research using selected case studies and discussion papers in the areas of GIS modelling, critically reviewed main types of spatial models, advanced spatial analysis (e.g. fuzzy logic, fragmentation and fractal dimension), understood the basic techniques for the handling of uncertainty, error and sensitivity analysis within a GIS, learnt the basic concepts of spatial decision support systems, GIS and multi-criteria evaluation and formulated a research project, implemented it and presented the results in a way that would be acceptable in a scholarly refereed journal. |
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: | Zhang Z and Goodchild M., (2002), Uncertainty in geographical information, Chapters 4 and 6, London, Taylor and Francis. Longley P, Goodchild M, Maguire D and Rhind D., (2001), Chapters 6,12,14 and 15, Geographic Information Systems and Sciences. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Longley P, Goodchild M, Maguire D and Rhind D., (1999), Geographical Information Systems - principles, techniques, management and applications. New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project and Seminar 100%. 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 1 | 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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