Spring 2020 - GEOG 355 D100
Geographical Information Science II (4)
Class Number: 3182
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 16, 2020
Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Aateka Shashank
ashashan@sfu.ca
Office: TBA
Office Hours: TBA
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Prerequisites:
GEOG 255.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An examination of technical components of GIS. Topics include spatial representations, generalization and data management; computational algebra and set theory; digital surfaces and terrain models. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Details
Geographical Information Science (GIS) is a unique amalgamation of geographical principles, computer science and mathematics. This course will examine theoretical, geographical and technical components of GIS, from spatial representation to matrix algebra to new spatial media. Emphasis will be maintained, however, on the quality and completeness of GIS data, data structures, and processing. The course will include discussion on representation, data input and quality, data structures, raster storage and analysis, vector storage and analysis, visualization and cognition, scale and generalization, and geographic objects with uncertain boundaries. By prying below the surface of GIS, the course will enable students to better understand the complexities of computing, spatial representation and the fundamentals of GISci. The labs will focus on a combination of vector and raster data analysis.
Note:
This course can be applied towards the Certificate in Spatial Information Systems.
Labs will begin the week of January 6th.
Grading
- Lab assignments 30%
- Midterm 15%
- Final Project 25%
- Participation 5%
- Final exam 25%
NOTES:
Grading scheme subject to change
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
QGIS is an open-source GIS software that will be available for use on computers in the SIS labs but can also be downloaded for free for Windows, Mac and Linux OS. Instructions on which software version and how to download will be shared during the first week of labs.
REQUIRED READING:
TBA; will be open source and available online through the SFU library
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
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