Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG340

2010  KGG340  GIS: Spatial Analysis

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGG340 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
This unit builds onto the foundations of KGG240 GIS: Introduction and focuses on spatial analysis aspects of GIS. The unit covers geodatabases, exploratory spatial data analysis, interpolation, terrain modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis, and spatial data quality. These topics are explored in lectures and practical sessions through a range of practical applications with a focus on environmental modelling. Spatial problem solving skills are developed through the integration of diverse data within a powerful GIS environment. A significant component of the unit consists of practical sessions using PC-based GIS packages designed to apply concepts presented in lectures.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: exam (40%), assignments (20%), project (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

13 x 2-hr lectures, 13 x 3-hr practicals

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

KGG240

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr A Lucieer

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