451-331 Spatial Analysis

451-105 Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing and 451-235 Spatial Databases (or equivalent subjects).

Content includes raster analysis by map algebra; point patterns; measures of dispersion; measures of arrangements; patterns of lines; paths, branching, topology and concepts of distance; patterns of area; patterns in fields; the role of spatial scale and spatial aggregation problems; exploratory spatial data analysis; and spatial autocorrelation.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

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

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

One 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (60%). Ten weekly assignments with practical exercise reports of about 4 pages length. The first assignment is optional and not marked. Some of the other assignments may be grouped to fortnightly assignments with report lengths equivalent to two weekly assignments. In any case the nine marked exercises are equally weighted to a total of 40%.