Geospatial Information Science, Faculty of Science
GISC_O: Geospatial Information Science
GISC_O 380 (3) Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science I
Spatial data representation; raster and vector models; spatial database structure; coordinate reference frames and projections; spatial statistics; metadata and data standards; associated technologies and data sources. Laboratory exercises require ArcGIS. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: Third-year standing.
GISC_O 381 (3) Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science II
GIS, remote sensing, GPS; geostatistics, spatial analysis, and neighbourhood analysis; visualization, 3D rendering, and animation; principles of geocoding; online mapping and open-source GIS; applied project and workflow management. Laboratory exercises require ArcGIS. [3-3- 0] Prerequisite: GISC_O 380.
GISC_O 480 (3) Practical Applications in GIS
Application of GIS principles and tools in a problem solving context. Case studies are used as the basis for student projects, emphasising data sourcing, data analysis, decision-support, and project management skills. Laboratory and term projects require ArcGIS. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: GISC_O 381.