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Landscape Information Systems (GEOG10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) providing an understanding of the use of software and the acquisition, storage and interpretation of spatial and temporal data associated with landscapes. The subject covers the application of GIS in a number of fields including physical and human geography, planning and natural resource management. Students are introduced to core concepts in GIS and analytical techniques including spatial sampling, interaction models, and spatial statistics. Students are also provided instruction in the presentation of spatial data.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Describe the major techniques available for acquiring data
- Observe, sample and record data
- Interpret results using appropriate tools and techniques
- Have a basic knowledge of the operation of GIS software and data and how it is used in the context of geography, natural resource management, urban and regional planning and environmental science
- Understand core spatial concepts including mapping techniques
- Organise and analyse geographic data using a range of techniques
- Understand the principles of spatial data presentation and communication
Generic skills
This subject encompasses particular generic skills so that on completion of the subject students should have developed skills relating to:
- The use of electronic forms of communication
- The student's flexibility and level of transferable skills should be enhanced through improved time management
- Working collaboratively with other students
- Enhanced ability to store, analyse and present data
- Accessing information from the library via both electronic and traditional means
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment (1000 words) due in approximately Week 6 (20%)
- An exercise to be completed in laboratory classes equivalent of 1000 words due in approximately Week 12 (20%)
- 2-hour end-of-semester exam (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Graham Brodie Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 48 hours - 24 hours lectures, 24 hours tutorials / workshops Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in General Studies - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022