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Spatial Data Analytics (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 practical assignments. A computer laboratory equipped with industry-standard software will be used by students to undertake the tutorials.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Grekousis, G. (2020). Spatial analysis theory and practice: describe - explore - explain through GIS. Cambridge University Press.
    O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic information analysis, second edition. Wiley.
    Geographic Data Science in Python by Rey, Arribas-Bel and Wolf: https://geographicdata.science/book

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

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

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    CourseMaster of Environmental Engineering
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Data Science
    MajorEnergy Studies
    Specialisation (formal)Computational Systems
  • 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.

    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 exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 16 February 2024