SLE743 - Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 3 hour practical experience (computer practical) per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Online independent and collaborative learning including 6 x 3 hour online practical experience (computer practical) per trimester (typically held weeks 2-7). |
Content
The unit provides students with the opportunity to learn about Geographical Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis and a variety of modelling techniques to support decision-making. The content focuses on data analysis to underpin planning for sustainable development, through the integration of social, economic and physical factors. Topics also include modelling of climate change and its effects, population projections and other demographic forecasting, and water resource modelling, among others. You will also be introduced to scenario modelling and techniques to integrate multiple data sets in order to better understand plausible futures for planning and sustainable development purposes. Classes and seminars are organised around explanations of various applied spatial analysis and modelling techniques, within a holistic approach towards regional development, and GIS is employed as a major implementing platform for such techniques.
This unit places emphasis on the application of techniques in several hands-on tutorial/project exercises, which address various real-world regional development issues. In general, students have the freedom to select case studies and a project that relate to regional issues in their own contexts and countries.
After undertaking this unit students will have the knowledge to select and apply techniques necessary for spatial analysis and modelling that supports practical decision making and policy generation.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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