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RE5015 

SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (SIS) FOR URBAN PLANNING
   2014/2015, Semester 1
   School of Design and Environment (Real Estate)
Modular Credits: 4
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Learning Outcomes

TopThis module is an introduction to spatial information systems as applied to urban and regional planning. Its primary goal is to help students understand the basic principles of GIS, and to equip students with the state-of-the-practice computing technology in urban planning in a GIS environment. Module emphasizes learning digital visualization methods, GIS technology, and spatial analysis techniques through extensive hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

TopSubject Code/ Name:   _RE5015: Spatial Information Systems (SIS) for Urban Planning_
Lecturer’s Name:   ___Dr. Diao Mi___________________
 
Week  Dates Lecture Assignment #/ Due Dates
ORIENTATION WEEK 5-10 AUGUST 2014
1   Aug 11-15
 
Introduction to Module and GIS  
2   Aug 18-22
 
GIS Basics and Cartography and Lab 1: GIS Basics Individual assignment 1 out, due in 2 weeks
3   Aug 25- 29
 
Coordinate Systems and Projections  
4   Sep 1-5
 
GIS Data Models and Relational Database and Lab 2: Database Management in GIS Individual assignment 2 out, due in 2 weeks
5   Sep 8-12
 
GIS Data Creation  
6   Sep 15-19
 
Spatial Analysis (Vector) and Lab 3: Vector Analysis Individual assignment 3 out, due in 2 weeks
RECESS WEEK 20-28 SEPTEMBER 2014
7   Sep 29-Oct 3
 
Spatial Analysis (Raster) and Lab 4: Raster Analysis Individual assignment 4 out, due in 2 weeks
8   Oct 6-10
 
Internet GIS and Web Mapping  
9   Oct 13-17
 
Guest Lecture  
10 Oct 20-24
 
Group Project  
11 Oct 27-31
 
Group Project  
12 Nov 3-7
 
Group Project  
13 Nov 10-14
 
Group Project Presentation  
READING PERIOD 15-21 NOVEMBER 2014
MAIN EXAMINATION 22 NOVEMBER - 6 DECEMBER 2014
 
COMPONENTS OF CA      
Individual Assignment: 28 %  
Group Project: 30 %  
Participation In Tutorials: 12 %  
Examination: 30 % * OPEN BOOK EXAM
Total Grade 100 % * UNSPECIFIED TEXT
 
TEXT AND READING LIST
 
Ormsby, T., Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, Third Edition.
Longley, P., et al., Geographic Information Systems and Science, Second Edition, 2005.
O'Sullivan, D. and D. Unwin, Geographic Information Analysis, 2010.
Peng, Z. and M. Tsou, Internet GIS: Distributed Geographic Information Services for the Internet and Wireless Networks, John Wiley, New York, 2003

Workload

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E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week

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