74061 GIS PRACTICE 1

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	74061 	S12 	D 	GIS PRACTICE 1            	    

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Co-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference Materials
• 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,
remote sensing and GPS), 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.
   
5. Understand how GPS can be used for asset mapping and GIS
   maintenance.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Introduction to GIS Software                                          25.00

Establishment of GIS (design and data capture)                        35.00

Operation of GIS (analysis)                                           25.00

Data presentation and reporting                                       15.00

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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.

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              02/11/01  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    Students  are  to  retain a verbatim copy of all assignment  work
     submitted, for submission in the event that the original is  lost
     or damaged.
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    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.