Overview

The unit provides a practical introduction to the principles, techniques and applications in GIS for environmental problem solving and decision making. It covers a wide range of topics including general nature of spatial data, spatial data quality, georeferencing, raster and vector approaches, spatial data management, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, spatial … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Xuan Zhu

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Xuan Zhu

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Understand the fundamental principles of GIS.

2.

Comprehend the nature of spatial data and their importance in environmental science.

3.

Identify environmental problems that can be solved with GIS.

4.

Grasp basic GIS skills.

5.

Demonstrate a high level of skills in the use of GIS software (ArcGIS).

6.

Design GIS-based solutions to environmental problems.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Assessment

1 - Practicals
2 - Project: Identify a site for remote bush lodges
3 - Online quizzes
4 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Environmental security