451-235 Spatial Databases

451-103 Information Science and Programming or equivalent subject.

The topics covered in this subject will include:

• fundamentals of spatial databases;

• spatial data modeling, including entity-relationship and object-oriented data models;

• indexes and access methods, including B-trees, quadtrees, and R-trees; and

• query languages and query processing.

In undertaking this subject, students should acquire the following specific skills:

• ability to develop database designs for a spatial applications;

• ability to query spatial and non-spatial database systems; and

• ability to use and customise specific spatial and non-spatial database systems.

• ability to apply computer techniques for communication of complex information

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

A 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (60% of marks) and the equivalent of 3000 words of coursework assessment comprising three separate practical assignments (40% of subject marks).