Geographical Information Systems and Analysis

Course aim

To introduce the concepts and components of a geographic information system (GIS) and teach the essential skills of operating a functional GIS through the use of ArcGIS software package.

Course content

By completing this course, students will learn the key GIS concepts including spatial data structures, data sources and transfer methods, projections and coordinate systems, geo-referencing, metadata and geo-database design. Students will be able to recognise various GIS formats and perform spatial query and display, spatial analysis using census and network data and automate the processes using model builder. This course will introduce a few selected cases of GIS application in different disciplines. Concepts presented in lecture will be put into practice through hands-on laboratory exercises utilising the GIS software product ArcGIS 10.x (ESRI, Inc.)

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assessment plan, Quantitative exercise, Reflection, Test/Quiz, Viva Voce

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.