SCI103 Introduction to Geospatial Science (8)

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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SCI103. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Environmental Sciences

Incompatible Subjects

SCI200

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.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Geospatial data characteristics
  • Use of geospatial data in current geospatial science applications
  • Geospatial data visualisation
  • Processing geospatial data using Geographic Information Systems
  • Acquisition of geospatial data using global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing technologies

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SCI103 in Session 3 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Environmental data report
15
2
Gis portfolio
40
3
Gis report
30
4
Gis presentation
15

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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