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Applications in Geographic Information Analysis - ZPEM8206

Faculty: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

School: School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences @ UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Course Outline: ZPEM8206 Course Outline

Campus: UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: ZPEM8202

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Ever worked on a GIS project (for uni or for work) where you had a mind-numbingly repetitive task that nearly drove you mad? Ever felt frustrated that a GIS package lacked the functionality that you really wanted? Applications in Geographic Information Analysis is an advanced GIS course that emphasizes creating custom applications of geographic information systems technologies for solving geographical problems. We will explore the potential for using automation technologies with GIS (e.g., Python) and you will build practical skills in implementing this technology throughout the course of the class. The course has been designed to cater for students with no background or prior experience in programming.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you should be able to:
  1. Examine a custom GIS application and understand how its developers used code (i.e., a computer program) to extend the functionality of the basic geographic information system.
  2. Decide what type of customization is most appropriate for your project’s needs (i.e., Can you borrow snippets of code someone else has already written or do you need to start from scratch? Or how can we connect two existing pieces of software to achieve the desired end result?).
  3. Create an implementation plan for extending the functionality of a geographic information system and carry out this plan to customize your application.
  4. Properly document the process you went through to create your custom application.

Delivery Mode

Distance

Topics

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Study Levels

Undergraduate Study Postgraudate Study Postgraduate Research Study Non-Award Study

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