Online Courses Handbook 2003

307153 v.1 Geographic Information Science Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)

Introduction
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) involves the computer capture, display and analysis of spatial information ranging in scale from local to global. Geographic Information Science is a fast growing area of applied computing and is a vital tool for environmental management and a host of other applications. Employment prospects are excellent. This double degree major consists of core studies that provide a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the structure, development, application, implementation and management of geographic information systems. In the final year the student may choose elective units in any appropriate application area including, but not necessarily restricted to, chemistry, computing science, environmental biology, environmental information science, geography, geology, remote sensing, surveying, cartography and urban and regional studies.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

4579 v.2 Mathematics 181 5.0 25.0

8920 v.5 Cartographic Statistics 181 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

4536 v.5 Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0

4585 v.2 Mathematics 182 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

302318 v.1 Spatial Computations 181 5.0 25.0

7073 v.7 Thematic Cartography 281 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12449 v.3 Geographic Data Analysis 182 5.0 25.0

302319 v.1 Spatial Computations 182 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11711 v.4 Spatial Analysis 281 5.0 25.0

8933 v.9 Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12037 v.3 Spatial Database Systems 382 5.0 25.0

302527 v.1 Spatial Modelling 382 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 4 Semester 1

10497 v.3 GIS Project 394 5.0 25.0

10722 v.3 GIS Management 381 5.0 25.0

50.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10423 v.2 Digital Remote Sensing 282 5.0 25.0

10721 v.4 Spatial Data Handling 382 5.0 25.0

50.0