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EV2502 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
This subject aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as well as hands-on experience using a GIS to address a real-world environmental issue.
Learning Outcomes
- Define key concepts in geography, mapping and remote sensing including scale, co-ordinate systems and spectral signatures;
- Identify key issues and limitations in geography, mapping and remote sensing;
- Analyse spatial data and create effective maps using industry standard GIS software;
- Work in teams to collect spatial data answering a real-world question and communicate the findings effectively.
Subject Assessment
- end of semester exam (40%)
- on-course work (60%) (60%).
| Prerequisites: | AT LEAST 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
EV5505 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Stephanie Duce, Ms Stacy Bierwagen |
| Lecturers: | Dr Stephanie Duce, Dr James Daniell, Mr Nicolas Younes Cardenas, Dr Karen Joyce. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Karen Joyce |
| Lecturers: | Dr Stephanie Duce, Dr Karen Joyce. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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