GEOG 2129 - Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Discovery Experience – Working: | Yes |
| Pre-Requisite: | At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This course assumes students have a basic level of computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel |
| Assessment: | Weekly content assessment, Final practical assessment, Final theoretical assessment |
| Syllabus: |
The course is based on spatial (geographic) data, and how it can be utilised within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment to solve real-world problems. It introduces students to both the theory and practice of GIS. You will be introduced to fundamental concepts of GIS, including: the input, storage and management of data; analysing and modelling geographic data; and the various outputs (maps and charts) from a GIS. Lectures cover fundamental concepts of spatial analysis and mapping within a GIS. These include projections and coordinate systems; vector and raster data models; map design and spatial data visualisation techniques; spatial analysis tools and methods; data quality issues; and how GIS has been used in different industries. Workshops build on the content covered in lectures, providing an opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary for performing spatial analysis tasks and the creation of high-quality maps, using commercial GIS software. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Mon 17/03/2025 | Thu 27/03/2025 | Fri 09/05/2025 | Fri 13/06/2025 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 19150 | LEC0 | 120 | 32 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | Note: This lecture is pre-recorded and can be viewed any time after publication in MyUni. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled. | ||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 12469 | WR06 | 30 | 21 | 7 Mar - 11 Apr | Friday | 9am - 11am | Napier, 107, Computer Suite |
| 2 May - 6 Jun | Friday | 9am - 11am | Napier, 107, Computer Suite | ||||
| 14215 | WR03 | 30 | 17 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite |
| 29 Apr - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite | ||||
| 15675 | WR05 | 30 | 8 | 5 Mar - 9 Apr | Wednesday | 3pm - 5pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite |
| 30 Apr - 4 Jun | Wednesday | 3pm - 5pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite | ||||
| 15676 | WR04 | 30 | 7 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Napier, 106, Computer Suite |
| 29 Apr - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 9am - 11am | Napier, 106, Computer Suite | ||||
| 15677 | WR02 | 30 | 9 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 11am - 1pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite |
| 29 Apr - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 11am - 1pm | Napier, 106, Computer Suite | ||||
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