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Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Summer 2005 (Day)
Synopsis: Initial theory deals with the issues surrounding vector verses bitmap graphic representation and conversion; the data sources of satellite GPS, ground survey, map digitisation and cadastre reconciliation; and the visual representational issues of multi layer/plane graphics and overlays. The software engineering elements concentrate on the information engineering challenges of establishing geocoded tables; integrating RDMS elements; displaying spatial relationships; employing COM/Active X objects to implement GIS capability into programs; familiarity with the industry standard GIS commercial programs and SQL query and interrogation of the data.
Assessment: Student seminar: 20% + Laboratory based assignments: 40% (considered as work requirements) + Laboratory based project: 40%
Contact Hours: 26 lecture hours, 52 laboratory/tutorial hours
Prerequisites: GSE2002, GSE2003 and GSE3701