308379 (v.1) Geographic Information Science 482

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):

10463 (v.2) Hydrographic Surveying 481 or any previous version
AND
10464 (v.2) Physical Geodesy 481 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Directed study and research. Special topics in advanced technology relevant to geographic information science.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students are able to conduct independent research towards the applicability of advanced spatial modelling techniques for a reliable representation of a variety of natural and human phenomena. Specifically they are able to demonstrate that - They can undertake directed study and research using selected case studies and discussion papers in the areas of GIS modelling. They can critically review the main types of spatial models, advanced spatial analysis (for example, fuzzy logic,fragmentation and fractal dimension). Understand the basic techniques for the handling of uncertainty, error and sensitivity analysis within a GIS. Know the basic concepts of spatial decision support systems, GIS and multi-criteria evaluation. Formulate a research project, implement it and present 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:

Ahang, Z and Goodchild, M. (2002), Uncertainty in Geographical Information. London, Taylor and Francis, Chapter 4 and 6. Longley, P., Goodchild, M., Maguire, D., and Rhind, D., (2001), Geographic Information Systems and Sciences, J. Wiley and Sons. Chapters 6, 12 , 14 and 15. Longley, P., Goodchild, M., Maguire, D., and Rhind, D., (1999), Geographical Information Systems: Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications, J. Wiley and Sons.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 70%. Seminar 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

31100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Supplemental

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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