Analysis of Geospatial Information
UndergraduateTAS-KGG2122025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 13 July 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Price from
- $3,239
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Analysis of Geospatial Information
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Explain analysis techniques to inform the interpretation and enhancement of spatial datasets.
- Document spatial analysis workflows that solve environmental and social problems.
- Operate geographic information system (GIS) software to generate enhanced spatial information from vector, raster, and non-spatial datasets and produce cartographic maps and interactive maps.
- Introduction, Interpolation, and Field Mapping
- Home Hill Field Trip
- Interpolation and Terrain Modelling
- DEM Derivatives and Hydrological Modelling
- Solar Modelling and Geodatabases
- GIS Model Building
- Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)
- MCDA and QGICS
- Least Cost Path and Network Analysis
- Network Analysis
- Story Maps and Web Mapping
- Point Pattern Analysis and Visualisation Techniques
- 3D/4D Analysis and Trends in GIS
As more businesses and scientists adopt geographical information systems (GIS), there is increasing demand for graduates with strong skills in collecting, managing, analysing, and visualising spatial datasets. GIS and spatial analysis skills will be indispensable for almost all careers in geography and geosciences, and students who have advanced skills in this field will be best prepared to enter the job market. This subject builds on KGG102 Introduction to Spatial Information and will give you more advanced skills in the analysis and presentation of spatial data. The subject covers interpolation, terrain modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis, geodatabases, spatial data quality, and internet mapping. These topics are explored in lectures and weekly practical sessions. Towards the end of the subject you will work on a GIS project and apply your new spatial analysis skills to tackle real-world spatial problems. The subject is likely to be of interest to students in geography, environmental studies, earth sciences, plant science, zoology, agricultural science, computing and information systems, archaeology, and engineering.
- Mapping Landslide Drainage StoryMap (30%)
- Network Analysis (40%)
- Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Assignment (30%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
- Software requirements - Access to ArcGIS Pro software in UTAS computer labs or virtual machines is required for this subject. Students will require access to a computer with a good RAM, video card and hard drive space. Access to reasonable-speed internet with a generous monthly download limit will be essential.
- Other requirements - Teaching Pattern: 13 x 2-hr seminars, 13 x 3-hr practicals. Seminars and practical introductions will be simultaneously offered on campus and on Zoom and recorded and made available on MyLO. 1-day field excursion in second week
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Science (Sustainability)
UndergraduateTAS-SUS-DEG
Bachelor of Science (Geography and Environment)
UndergraduateTAS-SCG-DEG
Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Science
UndergraduateTAS-PSC-DEG
Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science
UndergraduateTAS-BBS-DEG
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