Introduction to Geospatial Science

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Abstract

Introduction to Geospatial Science engages students with the geospatial discipline, while providing fundamental knowledge and skills required to understand and develop basic geospatial science applications. The subject uses real-life applications and a problem-based approach to introduce and explain geospatial concepts. On completion, students will be able to identify geospatial science … For more content click the Read More button below.

Introduction to Geospatial Science engages students with the geospatial discipline, while providing fundamental knowledge and skills required to understand and develop basic geospatial science applications. The subject uses real-life applications and a problem-based approach to introduce and explain geospatial concepts. On completion, students will be able to identify geospatial science applications relevant to their course of study and future profession, and describe fundamental concepts and methods currently used for geospatial data acquisition, processing and visualisation.

Syllabus

Geospatial data characteristicsUse of geospatial data in current geospatial science applicationsGeospatial data visualisationProcessing geospatial data using Geographic Information SystemsAcquisition of geospatial data using global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing technologies

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to identify geospatial data and identify geospatial science applications related to the discipline of study;

be able to describe concepts related to geospatial data;

be able to describe methods of geospatial data collection; and

be able to explain methods for geospatial data processing and make use of these methods to solve basic geospatial problems.

Assumed knowledge

nil

Enrolment restrictions

Incompatible