GEOG2700 Geographical Information Systems

Dr Mark Lethbridge

2014

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour computer lab weekly

1 of GEOG1003, GEOG3013, GEOG8008, GEOG8700, WARM8790 has been successfully completed

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a fast growing field in geography. Students undertaking this topic will be introduced to the fundamental concepts that underpin GIS and will have the opportunity to work with both ESRI's ArcGIS software and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment. The topic emphasises the practical application of GIS and its use by researchers, state and local governments and the private sector.

This topic will introduce students to the use of Geographic Information Systems and provide a solid grounding in the theoretical and conceptual aspects of GIS. It aims to give participants experience of working with the ArcGIS package and teach students skills which will be applicable in a wide range of application areas such as physical and human geography, asset management, mapping and geographical research.

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

Understand the differences between raster and vector based GIS
Understand the role and significance of Digital Elevation models
Understand Geo-coordinate systems
Use Global Positioning Systems
Use models within GIS
Undertake error estimation and evaluate precision within geographic data sets
Be competent users of ArcGIS software
Understand the use of metadata within the spatial information industry

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