Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis

Course aim

To enable students to appraise primary and secondary spatial data types and collection methods to subsequently apply appropriate analysis and presentation techniques to natural and built environmental projects.

Course content

This course incorporates techniques of acquiring and building spatial data in the field and office environments, and then the analysis and presentation of various spatial data (e.g. raster and network) in GIS software packages.

Textbook(s)

Heywood, I, Cornelius, S, Carver, S 2011, An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, 4th edition, Pearson

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
GEOE 1018	Introduction to Surveying and Spatial Sciences

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

Portfolio, Project

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.