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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Geomatics

451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Dr I. C. Ezigbalike

Prerequisite/s:

451-200 Geomatics Science 2, 618-200 Mathematics 2 or an equivalent subject

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 hours of lectures and 13 hours of tutorials

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject the student should:

  • have an understanding of the role of spatial information in decision making;

  • have an understanding of the special features of spatial information that necessitate special treatment;

  • have an understanding of the principles, techniques, procedures and terminology of land and geographic information systems;

  • be able to do a conceptual database design;

  • be able to combine relevant spatial data to produce relevant spatial information to support spatial decision-making.

Content:

The Information Society. Information management; the relationship of land and geographic information systems to land administration; the design and application of land and geographic information systems. The technology associated with digital mapping and land and geographic information systems. Data structures; data models. Spatial referencing.

Assessment:

Not more than two hours of written examinations and tests, one essay of not more than 2000 words, and not more than the equivalent of 20 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.
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