Geospatial Exploration

Course aim

To extend the geospatial education of students in areas of advanced geographical information systems analysis and applications

Course content

Interpolation of point and polygon data to raster surfaces: review of algorithms, limitations of methods, surface accuracy estimation. Spatial statistics and their application in spatial analysis. Visualization of 3D and 4D spatial information: representation of the 3rd and 4th dimensions in computers; generation of static views; generation of dynamic views; reviews of software. Advanced GIS modelling: using graphical and other programming tools to develop models of environmental and social problems. Issues related to Intranet and Internet delivery of GIS. GIS issues in business.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMP 1039	Problem Solving and Programming
GEOE 2026	Spatial Data Acquisition and Analysis

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 11 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 2 weeks

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

Assessment

Assignment, Group project, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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