Hobart
Introduction
This unit will give you advanced skills in the analysis and presentation of spatial data using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). There is an increasing demand for graduates with strong skills in spatial data analysis, particularly in the context of environmental management. The unit covers topics on interpolation, terrain modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis, geodatabases, and hydrological analysis. These topics are explored in lectures and weekly practicals. In the second half of the unit you will work on a GIS project and apply your new spatial analysis skills to tackle real-world GIS problems. Throughout the unit you will explore GIS research topics in the scientific literature that will prepare you for a research thesis. This unit is offered at the graduate level.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Environmental Geographic Information Science B |
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| Unit code | KGG540 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography and Spatial Sciences |
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| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KGG212
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-hr lectures and 3-hr practicals weekly |
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| Assessment | 70% practicals & assignments, 30% exam |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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