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EV5502 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2012 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
This subject introduces participants to more advanced forms of spatial analysis, in
both theory and practice. Topics to be covered include: raster modelling; spatial
interpolation and terrain modellng; landscape ecology applications; spatial statistics;
data quality and error analysis; GPS mapping; Web GIS design and development.
Learning Outcomes
- understanding of advanced spatial concepts and analyses;
- design and execution of spatial analysis in both vector and raster GIS;
- principles of field mapping, error management and effective communication in GIS.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
- The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.
Prerequisites: |
EV2502 OR EV5505 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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EV3502 GE3502 GE5502 TG3110 TG5102 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 10,
Block
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Census Date 13-Dec-2012 |
Face to face teaching
03-Dec-2012 to 12-Dec-2012
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Coord/Lect: |
Dr James Moloney. |
Workload expectations: |
- 20 hours lectures
- 40 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (20%); essays (10%); assignment 1 (35%); assignment 2 (35%). |
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