Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit moves beyond the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore in greater depth and breadth, many of the concepts introduced in ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (or similar). The unit introduces students to spatial data and analytic techniques of particular relevance to the environmental sciences. ENVT5563 explores contemporary approaches for the presentation, manipulation and analysis of spatial information informed by industry practice and issues related to waterway restoration. Key topics include spatial abstraction, multivariate analysis, spatial data exploration and statistics. Throughout the unit students undertake critical assessments of spatial analytic strategies used by government agencies, the private sector and academia to support the management and restoration of our inland water systems.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 1OnlineOnline timetabled
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of geography's statistical and graphical foundations; (2) explain the importance of appropriate communication of geographic phenomena and spatial analysis outputs; (3) demonstrate competency in the use of geographic data exploration techniques; and (4) demonstrate competency in the use of spatial analytic techniques to support the management and restoration of inland water systems..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory portfolio and (2) final project report. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Bryan Boruff
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
one Unit(s) ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
or Unit(s) GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems
Incompatibility
Unit(s) ENVT5508 Advanced Spatial Analytics
and Unit(s) ENVT5561 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Multifunctional Landscapes
and Unit(s) ENVT5562 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Coastal Resilience
and Unit(s) ENVT5565 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Sensor Networks
and Unit(s) ENVT5564 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Contaminated Sites
Advisable prior study
ENVT4422 Research Methods in Environmental Science
Contact hours
150
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.