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Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The students have free access to ESRI ArcGIS via a campus licence. Lectures are recorded (voice and slides).
Recommended texts and other resources
Geographic Information Science and Systems (latest edition), by Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind, ISBN: 978-1-119-03130-7
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject consists of introductory lectures and a number of guest speakers presenting applications of GIS from industry practice. In parallel students are exposed in computer labs to their first encounter with GIS.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
The students have free access to ESRI ArcGIS via a campus licence. Lectures are recorded (voice and slides).
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
A number of industry representatives across a variety of GIS applications present guest lectures during the semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Spatial Systems Major Landscape Ecosystem Management Specialisation (formal) Spatial Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 9 April 2025