Spatial Analysis
Subject GEOM90006 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 hours lectures and 24 hours lab assignments Total Time Commitment: 120 hours | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | 451-610 Foundations of Spatial Information | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Coordinator
Assoc Prof Stephan WinterContact
Melbourne School of Engineering Office
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia
General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507
Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707
Email
eng-info@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: | Spatial analysis studies methods to characterize spatial patterns and processes of different spatial dimensions and in geographic scale. The subject will cover spatial autocorrelation; spatial data structures and algorithms; point patterns; measures of dispersion; measures of arrangements; patterns of lines; patterns of areas; patterns in fields; and the role of spatial scale and spatial aggregation problems. |
---|---|
Objectives: |
On successful completion students will have the ability to:
|
Assessment: |
A written exam consisting of a mid-semester test of 30 minutes (10%) and a 2-hour written examination at the end of semester (45%). Four practical assignment reports of about 5 pages length each, due evenly throughout the semester (45%). |
Prescribed Texts: | O’Sullivan and Unwin: Geographic Information Analysis. Wiley. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
On successful completion students should have:
|
Related Course(s): |
Master of Applied Science (Geographic Information Systems) Master of Environment Master of Environment Master of Geographic Information Technology Master of Spatial Information Science Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Postgraduate Certificate in Environment Postgraduate Diploma in Environment |
Download PDF version.