| Geographical Information Systems |
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| UoS Code | TPTM6180 |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Offered | Semester 2 |
| Lectures | Block mode; 6 days plus examination day; 9am-5pm. Refer to timetable for further details. |
| Assessment | Tutorial exercises; group project; group and individual presentation; final examination. |
| Description | Decision making in transport planning, and logistics requires access to a wider range of information than has been traditionally used in these areas. This requirement represents one of the practical limitations of the traditional process that Geographical Information Systems (GIS) can address. This unit introduces basic concepts and the potential benefits and barriers of GIS. Students are equipped with general GIS procedures and techniques for applications in transport planning and logistics. Practical work is based on the use of the TransCAD GIS software package. Case studies in transport planning, marketing and logistics are the focus of GIS software demonstration and computer laboratory work. No prior knowledge of GIS is assumed. Students will learn both the theory and practice of GIS, through a project-based approach. The expected learning outcome from the unit is to give students the ability to conduct and evaluate a GIS case study in terms of conceptualisation; implementation of a data model; the use of GIS tools and techniques; benefits and barriers of the implemented system; and making a proposal for further improvements. This unit will appeal to all students interested in the spatial impact of decisions. |
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