74061 GIS PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
98	74061 	S12 	D 	GIS PRACTICE 1            	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

74051+E4023+E4028

SYNOPSIS:

The practice unit is intended to provide students with an insight into
the  operations  of  a typical GIS software package.  Various  aspects
including designing a GIS, data capture, data analysis and output will
be examined.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. Describe and operate an industry standard GIS software
   package.
   
2. Understand the various stages and processes involved in
   establishing a small GIS.
   
3. Undertake a small GIS project including the design, capture,
   analysis and output of final results.
   
4. Present the results of GIS projects in a professional.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Introduction to GIS Software                                          25.00

Establishment of GIS                                                  25.00

Operation of GIS                                                      25.00

Data presentation and reporting                                       25.00

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

E4023 Geographic Information Systems, External Study Materials, USQ
Publication.

E4028 Land Management Systems, External Study Materials, USQ
Publication.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	3
Tutorials/Workshops                           	3
Seminars                                      	3
Laboratory or Practical Classes               	35
Report Writing                                	6

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    1000.00   24/04/98  PROJECT REPORT & SEMINAR                  100.00    N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    This unit may require attendance at a residential school.
2    Attendance  at  a minimum of 80% of practical and/or  residential
     school  sessions is compulsory for a passing grade to be  awarded
     in this unit.
3    The  only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or  Fail
     (F) grades.
4    If  students submit assignments after the due date without  prior
     approval  then  a  penalty of up to 20% of the  assignment  total
     marks will apply for each working day late.
5    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email or computer diskette.  Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.