Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

GEOM2001 or 7006 or GEOS2302 or 7323

Prerequisite

STAT1201 or GEOM1000

Assessment methods

Quizzes, assignments, exam.

Course enquiries

Dr David Pullar (d.pullar@uq.edu.au)

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course is no longer offered. Students who are required to undertake this course for their program requirements should complete GEOM2001 instead.

This course provides students with a foundation in the science and technology of geographical information systems (GIS). The science focuses on ways to describe and explain spatial patterns and processes. The technology focuses on data modelling, databases and 3D and map visualisation. The course provides concrete examples of GIS applications in planning and related fields, and laboratory sessions for students to apply GIS for practical problem solving in these fields.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile