Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour computer lab weekly
1 x 2-hour computer lab weekly
Prerequisites
1 of STEM1002, GEOG1003, GEOG2700
Enrolment not permitted
1 of GEOG3701, GEOG8732, STEM8007 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s), Laboratory exercise(s)
Topic description
This topic offers students high-level instruction in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The topic will extend the students' knowledge of spatial information theory and expose them to new tools and methodologies. The topic will develop an understanding of data editing, information management and communication of spatial information including web delivery systems.
Educational aims
This topic aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of advanced GIS methodologies for the editing and management and delivery of spatial information.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate the creation, editing and building of topologically correct spatial information in a spatial information management system
- Design and populate a spatial information management system for the distribution of spatial information
- Build web mapping services for on-line delivery and communication of spatial information
- Demonstrate an ability to visualize spatial information in both 2D and 3D environments
- Identify errors and issues associated with spatial data management
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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