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EV5505 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2012 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
Sch of Earth & Environmental Sciences |
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
- explore the implications of key concepts and tools in a broader GIS theoretical context;
- gain practical experience using GIS to solve a real world problem;
- understand the basic geography of the earth and how it is mapped;
- understand the basic spatial questions that can be addressed with GIS;
- understand the key components and tools of any GIS program and how they work and understand
the key issues associated with using 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 select and use appropriate IT tools;
- The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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GE2502 TG2100 GE5505 EV2502 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
<Person not found>. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 26 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (40%); on-course assessment (45%); literature review (15%) (60%). |
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coordinator: |
Dr James Moloney |
Lecturers:
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Dr James Daniell, Dr James Moloney. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 26 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (50%); on-course assessment (50%). |
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