74061 GIS PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	74061 	S12 	D 	GIS PRACTICE 1            	    

Contents

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

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

74051+E4023

CO-REQUISITE(S)

E4024

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 (including photogrammetry  and
remote sensing), 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 manner.
   

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.

E4024 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 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   22/10/99  PROJECT REPORT & SEMINAR                  100.00    N   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    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.
2    The  only final grades awarded in this unit are Pass (P) or  Fail
     (F) grades.
3    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.
4    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.