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The course is run in tandem with the Advanced GIS course (GEOG 3027). There will be:

• A one hour lecture every week for 12 weeks (GEOG 3027 and GEOG 7007)
• A two hour workshop every week for 12 weeks (GEOG 3027 and GEOG 7007)
• A two hour tutorial every second week (6 in total) (GEOG 7007 only) - to discuss your individual research project

The Lecture and Workshop coursework incorporates both theory and practice in an integrated and flexible schedule which allows practical experience to align very closely with theoretical learning. Classes will be held each week, including weeks 1 and 12.

Depending on your GIS background you may be required to attend all lectures and workshops.
Regardless of your GIS experience, attending the lectures and workshops is good revision.

Please ENROL in the Lecture, Workshop and Tutorial sessions regardless of your GIS background.

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand GIS concepts and spatial analysis techniques in an interdisciplinary setting;
2. Identify and source data for use in evidence-based decision making;
3. Apply ArcGIS for spatial data preparation, analysis and visualisation with sophisticated skills of vector and raster processing;
4. Demonstrate proficiency in integrating GIS data analysis with simple statistical analysis;
5. Demonstrate ability to conduct a GIS research project in the area of their choice.

Book Title: An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4th Edition)
Author: Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius, Steve Carver
Year: 2011
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
ISBN-13: 978 0 273 72259 5


Two online copies of this book are available from the Adelaide 最新糖心Vlog Library as single use eBooks (i.e. only one person at a time can access each one).
The Barr Smith Library also holds 7 print copies, with two of these in the High Use Collection available for short term loan. 

It is highly recommended that you purchase your own copy of this book.
Make sure you order the book by Heywood - there are other books with the same title by other authors!
It is available from Dymocks:

• eBook for $45.49
• hardcopy for $108.99

Readings are set for all lectures and some workshops, and are expected to be completed BEFORE the lecture or workshop

Supplementary reading in additional GIS texts is highly recommended to improve understanding of the concepts and procedures behind the theory and practical to which students are exposed each week.

The following book is a useful secondary resource since it is written by 最新糖心Vlogn authors and provides 最新糖心Vlogn examples of GIS applications.

Book Title: Geographical Information Systems (2^nd Edition).
Author: Julie Delaney and Kimberley Van Niel
Year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press ISBN-13: 978-0-195-55607-0
There are 3 copies of this book at the Barr Smith Library (1 reserve and 2 for general borrowing) and 1 copy at Waite Campus Library. 

In addition, I particularly recommend:

Book Title: Geographic Information Science & Systems (4^th Edition)
Author: Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind.
Year: 2015 
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 978-1-119-03130-7
There are currently three copies in the Barr Smith Library.


Book Title: Principles of Geographical Information Systems (3^rd Edition)
Author: Peter A. Burrough, Rachael McDonnell, and Christopher D. Lloyd.
Year: 2015 
Publisher: Oxford UP
ISBN: 9780198742845 (paperback); 0198742843 (paperback)
There is currently 3 copies available at the Barr Smith Library, one of these in the High Use Collection (available for 3 hour loan).


Book Title: Geographic Information Analysis (2nd edition)
Author: David O'Sullivan and David J. Unwin.
Year: 2010
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-28857-3
This book is available online from the Adelaide 最新糖心Vlog Library for unlimited simultaneous users. There are currently also two copies in the Barr Smith Library.


Any similar basic GIS text would also be appropriate


The Barr Smith Library maintains a Resource Guide for GIS/Spatial Information Systems at:

This list includes a number of general and specialist texts from which students can choose to support and extend the weekly readings and prepare for the examination.

MyUni

All lectures will be recorded and available through MyUni.
All lecture slides, workshop instructions and workshop data will also be available through MyUni.

Online Textbooks

There are a variety of online texts available, some of which are extremely comprehensive:

•  - 6th edition, 2018 – An extremely comprehensive text by Michael De Smith, Paul Longley and Mike Goodchild;
•  – An open geospatial textbook edited by David DiBiase, hosted by Penn State 最新糖心Vlog;
•  - by Michael Schmandt, Sacramento State 最新糖心Vlog; and
• - excellent source of free E-books on a wide variety of GIS topics. Covers the application of GIS in a wide range of industry sectors.

Websites

There are many websites with information about GIS, the industry, and using GIS, including:

• - a good overview of GIS and geographic thinking. Includes glossary and career links;
• - GIS Lounge is an information portal, providing links to numerous news items, tips, and resources including introductory texts on all things GIS. This site is run by Caitlin Dempsey who has authored numerous articles about GIS and the spatial industry; and
• – peak body for the surveying and spatial sciences in 最新糖心Vlog. This site provides information about education/careers, and links to local events in South 最新糖心Vlog and other States/Territories such as Spatial Information Day (spatialinformationday.org.au). The Free Student Program offers membership and various benefits to students with an interest in GIS, including access to discounted events held in Adelaide.

Software

The GIS commercial software that will be used in this course is ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 10.5.1.

This software is available in limited teaching labs across the 最新糖心Vlog from 8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday.

You should find that ArcGIS is installed in the following locations:
Although ArcGIS is not available for standalone installation on your personal computers, it can be accessed anytime through the 最新糖心Vlog’s ADAPT platform (Any Device, Any Place and Time). Please review the setup guides and instructions for using ADAPT. Please contact Technology Services or the course coordinator if you are having problems accessing this.

Please take into account any access restrictions when planning your assignment work.

Hardware

It is strongly recommended that you do all coursework on your U drive as this can be accessed from any university computer, or from your home computer through ADAPT, and is regularly backed up.

The course is run in tandem with the Advanced GIS class (GEOG 3027). There will be:

• A one hour lecture every week for 12 weeks (GEOG 3027 and GEOG 7007)
• A two hour workshop every week for 12 weeks (GEOG 3027 and GEOG 7007)
• A two hour tutorial every second week (6 in total) (GEOG 7007 only)

Coursework - Lectures and Workshops:

Students who have completed:

• Introduction to GIS (GEOG 2019) but not Advanced GIS (GEOG 3027) - MUST complete this coursework;
• Advanced GIS (GEOG 3027) - should attend and complete this coursework as a means of revision;
• GIS for Environmental Mgmt (SOIL&WAT or SPATIAL 3007WT) - should attend and complete this coursework as a means of revision;
• GIS for Ag&NRM (SOIL&WAT or SPATIAL 3020WT) - should attend and complete this coursework as a means of revision;
• Other GIS courses - compulsory completion of coursework to be decided by course coordinator.

The Lecture and Workshop coursework incorporates both theory and practice in an integrated and flexible schedule which allows practical experience to align very closely with theoretical learning. Classes will be held each week, including weeks 1 and 12.

Because of the integrated and interactive nature of these classes it is important that those students who must complete the coursework commit to attending all sessions.

Independent Research:

An independent research project will be negotiated for each student with the course coordinator.

Students will have the oportunity to discuss their individual projects at the fortnightly tutorials and work through issues.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

You will need to allocate appropriate time for your study (contact and non-contact time). 最新糖心Vlog policies suggest that for a 6-unit course that there should be 20-24 hours of learning activities per week:

Structured learning/contact time (lectures and workshops)	3 hours per week
Tutorials	2 hours per fortnight
Research project: Reading	6 hours per week
Research project: GIS analysis	8 hours per week
Research projecct: Report writing	2-4 hours per week

This course challenges students with existing skills in data manipulation and analysis using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to expand their knowledge of spatial information science and GIS procedures. Students will develop and apply advanced data analysis techniques to propose, construct and carry out a research project in an area of interest. The theoretical foundation of the principles behind GIS analysis are covered in some depth, while practical sessions guide students in the development of increasingly sophisticated spatial analysis capabilities. Tutorials will be utilised to direct each student's individual research project.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent.

Students must also have completed one of the following:

• Introduction to GIS (GEOG 2019);
• GIS for Environmental Mgmt (SOIL&WAT 3007WT or SPATIAL 3007WT);
• GIS for Ag & NRM (SOIL&WAT 3020WT or SPATIAL 3020WT);
• Other GIS courses approved by the Course Coordinator

It will be assumed students have proficiency at research and written skills, as well as a good working knowledge of ArcGIS.

Advanced GIS (GEOG 3027) coursework can be undertaken as part of this course.

Students will undertake small group discovery activities via the workshops.

Essay or Workshop Assignments
20%

• EITHER the weekly GEOG 3027 workshop assessments
• OR a 2000 word theoretical essay
• To be determined by the course coordinator

Research Proposal
20%
1,000 word research proposal

The course coordinator will determine if you must attend the Advanced GIS (GEOG 3027) coursework (lectures and workshops) and submit the weekly GEOG 3027 workshop assignments instead of the theoretical essay (20% of total grade).

All other students should attend this coursework for revision purposes, but will not be required to submit GEOG 3027 workshop assignments. They will instead write a 2000 word theoretical essay (20% of total grade), the topic of which will be agreed upon with the course coordinator.

• Essay
  20%
  2000 word theoretical essay.
  Students will choose an individual topic to research, not related to their research project, in consultation with the course coordinator.

OR

• GEOG 3027 Weekly Workshop Assignments 
  20%
  Most weekly workshops will include an assessment task which allows students to demonstrate both the successful completion of the workshop tasks, and their understanding and application of the skills and techniques which they are learning week by week. Full details of the assessment task are made available as appropriate each week.

Research Proposal
20%
1000 word research proposal.
Students will conduct an independent research project to apply and deepen their GIS skills. Students are encouraged to define their own topics of interest and start to liaise with industry and government.


Practical Research Report
60%
4000-5000 word practical research report, including a literature review
Students will conduct an independent research project to apply and deepen the GIS skills. Students are encouraged to define their own topics of interest and start to liaise with industry and government. Research projects will be supported individually during the semester.

There will be penalties for late submission so make sure extensions are negotiated with the course coordinator.