Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 2 | Session 2 |
| Online | Session 2 | N/A |
Unit aim
Provides a conceptual understanding of spatial and non-spatial data used in a geographical information system (GIS). It introduces the fundamental concepts of spatial analysis. Students use vector and raster based GIS software (ArcGIS) to collect, edit, manage and analyse spatial and non-spatial data. Students will produce maps to a professional standard. They will explore the application of GIS in their discipline.
Unit content
Spatial data: projections and scale
Spatial data models: vector (topology) and raster
Spatial data capture (Collector for ArcGIS, GPS, data quality, metadata)
Non-spatial data and data management systems
Editing data
Spatial data analysis
3D representation of spatial data
Application of GIS in your discipline
Map production
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | explain characteristics, types and processing of spatial data. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 2 | manage spatial and non-spatial data in ArcGIS | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 3 | analyse vector and raster data using ArcMap | Creativity | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 4 | produce maps at a professional standard | Creativity | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 5 | describe how GIS is used as a tool in their discipline | Creativity | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
| 6 | critically analyse limitations of GIS applications in terms of accuracy and scale. | Intellectual rigour | Knowledge of a discipline | |||||
Prescribed texts
Session 2
- Bolstad, P., 2016, GIS Fundamentals A first text on Geographic Information Systems, 5th edn, Eider Press, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. ISBN: 978-1-50669-587-7.
Teaching and assessment
Lismore
| Teaching method |
| Lecture on-site 2 hrs (11 weeks) |
| Laboratory session 2 hrs (11 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Problem solving using GIS | 30% |
| Practical skills | 30% |
| Project proposal | 20% |
Online
| Teaching method |
| Structured online learning 2 hrs (11 weeks) |
| Residential session 3 days (Once) |
| Assessment | |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Project proposal | 20% |
| Problem solving using GIS | 30% |
| Practical skills | 30% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Commencing 2019 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
Fee paying courses
For POSTGRADUATE or UNDERGRADUATE full fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees
International
Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.