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Unit of Study GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (2017)
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Unit typeo
UG Coursework Unit
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Credit points
12
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AQF level
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Level of learning
Intermediate
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Former School/College
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Pre-requisites
- have completed unit/s:
- SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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1 | explain characteristics, types and processing of spatial data. | |||||||
2 | manage spatial and non-spatial data in Arc Catalogue and Arc Map | |||||||
3 | analyse vector and raster data using Arc Map | |||||||
4 | produce maps at a professional standard | |||||||
5 | describe how GIS is used as a tool in their discipline | |||||||
6 | critically analyse limitations of GIS applications in terms of accuracy and scale |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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explain characteristics, types and processing of spatial data.
- GA4:
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manage spatial and non-spatial data in Arc Catalogue and Arc Map
- GA4:
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analyse vector and raster data using Arc Map
- GA2:
- GA4:
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produce maps at a professional standard
- GA2:
- GA4:
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describe how GIS is used as a tool in their discipline
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- GA4:
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critically analyse limitations of GIS applications in terms of accuracy and scale
- GA1:
- GA4:
Prescribed learning resources
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- No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.