MDDU-GISSS v.1 Geographic Information Science Double Degree Major (BSc/BA)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) involves the acquisition, visualisation and analysis of geospatial information ranging in scale from local to global. Geographic Information Science is a fast growing area of applied computing, digital mapping and spatial modelling. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital earth technologies are vital tools for disaster management, environmental and natural resources management, planning, health, minerals and energy, agriculture, utilities and transportation infrastructure, and a host of other applications. The program prepares students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of: acquiring data using instruments such as Global Positioning System (GPS), remote sensing and laser scanners; utilising Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital earth and web mapping to manage, visualise and analyse geospatial information, and analysing geospatial information using spatial analysis, modelling and simulation technologies.
Major Overview Note
The Geographic Information Science double major is only available with the Geography double major.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
The Geographic Information Science double degree Major requires Mathematics Applications; Mathematics Methods is desirable.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Duration and Availability
This course is available to students for mid-year entry.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPAT1007 | v.1 | Geographic Information Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1017 | v.1 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1015 | v.1 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1013 | v.1 | Introductory Mathematics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPAT2009 | v.1 | Geographic Information Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| MATH1018 | v.1 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1016 | v.1 | Calculus 1 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| MATH1014 | v.1 | Foundations of Calculus | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPAT1003 | v.1 | Spatial Computations | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2012 | v.1 | Applied Cartography | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT1006 | v.2 | Spatial Data Modelling and Errors | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPAT1002 | v.1 | Spatial Database Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2001 | v.1 | Remote Sensing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2002 | v.1 | Coordinate and Mapping Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPAT2006 | v.1 | Applications of Global Positioning Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2010 | v.1 | Spatial Data Representation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPAT2004 | v.1 | Web Mapping | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2005 | v.1 | Geographic Information Systems Programming | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| SPAT3007 | v.1 | Geospatial Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT3008 | v.1 | Geovisualisation and Mapping | 25.0 | ||
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| SPAT3010 | v.1 | Spatial Modelling | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT4009 | v.1 | Spatial Sciences Project | 9.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
* Student with Mathematics Applications ATAR take MATH1013 then MATH1014
** Student with Mathematics Methods ATAR take MATH1015 then MATH1016
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