Information Science and Programming

This subject is not offered in 2009.

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This subject provides an introduction to problem solving in Geomatics using spreadsheets and scientific programming. The focus will include:

• algorithmic problem solving;

• the structure and syntax of the procedural programming language Microsoft Visual Basic;

• the design and development of computer software packages;

• computational methods in Geomatics using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; and

• using Microsoft Visual Basic within the Microsoft Excel environment.

In undertaking this subject, students should be able to:

• design and write scientific programs;

• solve practical problems in Geomatics through the development of simple Visual Basic programs;

• use Microsoft Excel to efficiently undertake routine computations in Geomatics; and

• write Microsoft Visual Basic routines for use in Excel in order to generate practical solutions for more complex Geomatics problems.

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