74032 SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
00	74032 	S2  	X 	SPATIAL ANALYSIS & MODEL'G	1.00

Contents

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

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

E4023

RATIONALE:

The strength of most geographic and land information systems (GIS/LIS)
depends on their capability to perform spatial analysis and modelling.
Considered as the "heart" of GIS, spatial analysis and modelling makes
GIS  a  powerful  technology  for land,  environmental,  and  resource
management. Thus, it is essential and advantageous for GIS  and  other
professionals   to   be  aware  of  the  concepts,   techniques,   and
applications involved in spatial analysis and modelling.

SYNOPSIS:

Students   will  be  introduced  to  the  concepts,  techniques,   and
applications  of  spatial  analysis  and  modelling.  Topics  include:
spatial  statistics;  overlay analysis; map algebra  and  cartographic
modelling;   spatial  interpolation;  surface  analysis  and   terrain
modelling;  proximity  analysis; network  analysis;  fuzzy  sets;  and
spatial  analysis issues and trends. Emphasis will be  placed  on  how
spatial analysis and modelling is used in practical applications,  and
as  a  functional component of a modern GIS/LIS. GIS software will  be
used to demonstrate and reinforce the various analytical and modelling
concepts.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. ecognise the importance of spatial analysis and modelling for
   GIS/LIS applications;
   
2. define the concepts and techniques involved in spatial
   analysis and modelling;
   
3. choose and apply appropriate analytical operations and
   techniques needed for a particular GIS/LIS applications;
   
4. make appropriate use of a GIS software supporting spatial
   analysis and modelling functions; and
   
5. critically evaluate the relevance and validity of results from
   a specific spatial analysis and modelling task.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Overview of GIS/LIS and spatial analysis and modelling                5.00

The  types and characteristics of analytical operations  and          10.00
modelling in GIS

Spatial  pattern and arrangement of point, line, and polygon          10.00
features

Spatial statistics                                                    10.00

Overlay analysis, map algebra and cartographic modelling              10.00

Spatial   interpolation,  surface   analysis   and   terrain          10.00
modelling

Distance relationships and proximity analysis                         10.00

Network   analysis:  routing,  districting  and   cost   and          10.00
allocation functions

Fuzzy sets and fuzzy geographical objects                             10.00

Issues and trends in spatial data analysis and modelling              5.00

Applications and case studies                                         10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Burrough P A and McDonnell R A, "Principles of Geographical Information
Systems", Oxford University Press, 1998.

DeMers M, "Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems", John Wiley and
Sons, 1997.

Chrisman N, "Exploring Geographic Information Systems", John Wiley and Sons,
1997.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Directed Study                                	68
Private Study                                 	34
Examinations                                  	3
Assessments                                   	50

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S    200.00    25/08/00  SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 1          20.00     Y   N
2   S    200.00    13/10/00  SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 2          20.00     Y   N
3   S    600.00    END S2    3 HOUR CLOSED EXAMINATION                 60.00     N   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    In  order  to  successfully  complete  the  unit,  students  must
     normally  obtain at least 45% in the examination and 50%  of  the
     total marks for the unit. Both assignments must be submitted.
2    Higher  grades will normally be awarded to students  with  higher
     aggregate  marks  and who have demonstrated  a  higher  level  of
     knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
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    In  the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a  local
     public  holiday  in their area, such as a Show holiday,  the  due
     date  for the assignment will be the next day.  Students  are  to
     note  on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday  for
     the Unit Leader's convenience.
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    Students  are  to  retain a verbatim copy of all assignment  work
     submitted, for submission in the event that the original is  lost
     or damaged.
7    A  closed examination is an examination where the candidates  are
     allowed  to bring only writing and drawing instruments  into  the
     examination.
8    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.