Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 01 74032 S2 X SPATIAL ANALYSIS & MODEL'G 1.00
E4023
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.
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.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:
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
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the unit and enrich their learning experience.
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.
ACTIVITY HOURS Directed Study 52 Private Study 50 Examinations 3 Assessments 50
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 200.00 07/09/01 SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 1 20.00 Y N 2 S 200.00 23/10/01 SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND MODELLING 2 20.00 Y N 3 S 600.00 END S2 3 HOUR CLOSED EXAMINATION 60.00 N N
1 To receive a passing grade in this unit a student must normally
achieve at least 45% in each of the assessments and at least 50%
of the available marks for the unit.
2 A minimum standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
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student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by
the Examiner.
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assessment. This must be produced within five days if required
by the Examiner.
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(Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
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approval then a penalty of up to 20% of the total marks for the
assignment will apply for each working day late.
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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 Examiner's convenience.
8 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will NOT accept
submission of hand written or typed assignments by facsimile, e-
mail or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who do
not have regular access to postal services may be given special
consideration.
9 The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of
the aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the assessments
in the unit.
10 A closed examination is an examination where the candidates are
allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the
examination.
11 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying does not offer
supplementary examinations.
12 Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
of a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will
only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the unit
after a period of non directed personal study.
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reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an
examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an
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appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following
temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred
Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM (Incomplete
Deferred Examination and Make-up).