| Transition Semester 3, 2023 9W External | |
| Units : | 0 |
| School or Department : | School of Surveying & Built Environment |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
| Course fee schedule : | https://www.unisq.edu.au/current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
| Version produced : | 25 July 2023 |
Requisites
Pre-requisite: (GIS1401 and GIS1402) or (URP2001) or (Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: GCNS or GDNS or MENS)
Overview
In Semester 3, 2023 this course will be delivered as a Transition (9 week) semester, commencing on 13 November 2023 and concluding on 12 January 2024.
Knowledge and skills in the use of software and hardware is necessary for GIS and Planning students. Many tasks and projects require exposure to geo-processing tools, covering a wide range of decision-making situations and application areas, such as urban and regional planning, environmental management, agriculture, engineering, land and resource management, etc. It is therefore imperative that students and professionals acquire hands-on experience in the use and application of GIS software and hardware.
The course is intended to provide students with basic to intermediate skills in the use of industry-standard software and hardware being used in spatial science, particularly on geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing. The delivery will focus on the hands-on approach and applications-oriented project done in an inter-disciplinary group that will cover urban and regional planning, environmental management, agriculture, engineering, etc. It will cover computer lab exercises, workshops, group work, and project presentations.
This course contains a mandatory residential school.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- use geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing software and hardware to comprehend key underpinning geo-spatial concepts and principles at an intermediate level of technical skill;
- apply software and hardware skills, as well as knowledge of planning concepts and methods, to process geospatial and non-spatial data for planning, management and decision-making within a regional and rural context;
- present project results at a broad and coherent level of communication and presentation skills;
- work within a team to cogently and coherently apply systematic approaches for the conduct and management of spatial science projects in a regional and rural context;
- demonstrate an appreciation of appropriate safety procedures and workplace health and safety requirements.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Remote Sensing | 20.00 |
| 2. | GIS | 30.00 |
| 3. | Planning | 20.00 |
| 4. | Project and Presentation | 30.00 |