The University of Adelaide Home | Faculties & Divisions | Search
University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

GEOG 2129 - Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3920
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Discovery Experience – Working: Yes
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Assumed Knowledge: This course assumes students have a basic level of computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
Assessment: Weekly content assessment, Final practical assessment, Final theoretical assessment
Syllabus:

The course is based on spatial (geographic) data, and how it can be utilised within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment to solve real-world problems. It introduces students to both the theory and practice of GIS. You will be introduced to fundamental concepts of GIS, including: the input, storage and management of data; analysing and modelling geographic data; and the various outputs (maps and charts) from a GIS. Lectures cover fundamental concepts of spatial analysis and mapping within a GIS. These include projections and coordinate systems; vector and raster data models; map design and spatial data visualisation techniques; spatial analysis tools and methods; data quality issues; and how GIS has been used in different industries. Workshops build on the content covered in lectures, providing an opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary for performing spatial analysis tasks and the creation of high-quality maps, using commercial GIS software.

Course Fees

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

Student Status

Domestic
International

What type of place are you studying in

Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Non Award

Program of Study

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.

Units
 EFTSL
Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3920 Mon 12/08/2019 Sat 31/08/2019 Fri 20/09/2019 Fri 01/11/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
25085 LE01 180 49 30 Jul - 17 Sep Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Johnson, G29, Rennie Lecture Theatre
8 Oct - 29 Oct Tuesday 2pm - 3pm Johnson, G29, Rennie Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
20823 WR13 25 FULL 30 Jul - 17 Sep Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
8 Oct - 5 Nov Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25086 WR10 30 14 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 3pm - 5pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
10 Oct - 7 Nov Thursday 3pm - 5pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25089 WR07 30 16 29 Jul - 16 Sep Monday 2pm - 4pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
7 Oct - 4 Nov Monday 2pm - 4pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25091 WR05 30 FULL 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 10am - 12pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
10 Oct - 7 Nov Thursday 10am - 12pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25092 WR04 30 1 1 Aug - 19 Sep Thursday 12pm - 2pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
10 Oct - 7 Nov Thursday 12pm - 2pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25095 WR01 25 9 2 Aug - 2 Aug Friday 1pm - 3pm Napier, 106, Computer Suite
9 Aug - 20 Sep Friday 1pm - 3pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
11 Oct - 18 Oct Friday 1pm - 3pm Napier, 107, Computer Suite
25 Oct - 1 Nov Friday 1pm - 3pm Napier, 106, Computer Suite