Advanced Geographical Information Systems

Course aim

This course covers advanced GIS topics such as Intranet and Internet delivery of GIS, concepts of Object oriented GIS programming, Scripting in GIS, Multi-temporal GIS and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in GIS. When linked to GIS, artificial intelligence can be useful for evaluating, monitoring and decision-making.

Course content

Intranet and Internet delivery of GIS, Object oriented programming concepts, Introduction to scripting in GIS, artificial intelligence which includes, fuzzy logic, Neural networks and genetic algorithms

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 2025	Geographical Information Systems Analysis and Applications (Environment)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
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

Assignment 1: short report plus presentation of results, Assignment 2: report, Exercise 1: usage, Exercise 2: computer lab work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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