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Spatial Analysis (GEOM90006) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    O'Sullivan, D. and Unwin, D.J. (2002). Geographic Information Analysis. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons

  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject is based principally on presentations by academic lecturers. In addition each student prepares four practical assignment reports. A computer laboratory will be used by students to undertake the tutorials.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Major text book: O'Sullivan, D. and Unwin, D.J. (2002). Geographic Information Analysis. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Spatial data analysis offers necessary skills to students to work in variety of disciplines such as geomatics, geography, economics, social science, the environmental sciences and statistics.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    CourseMaster of Geographic Information Technology
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Spatial Information Science
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorEnergy Studies
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorEnergy Studies
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
  • 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

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on study abroad and exchange; students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject. These requirements may be met by equivalent study completed at and approved by your home institution.

Last updated: 23 November 2025