SPA403 Algorithms in GIS and Modelling (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Spatial Science (SPASC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to cover the required skills to analyse and develop mathematical algorithms for GIS.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SPA403
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to understand the mathematical concepts required for the development of GIS and CAD related algorithms;
Have gained a good understand of applications of computational geometry concepts to GIS and modelling;
Be able to analyse, modify and design various GIS algorithms that employ geometrical concepts.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Concept of space as applied to GIS; Introduction to geometrical concepts used in GIS algorithms and modelling; Vectors in Euclidean space; Geometry of transformations used in GIS; Fitting curves to GIS data; Study of principal components of a transformation; Interpolation of data; Graphs and networks; The use of a mathematical software package used widely in the development of spatial algorithms.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.