Showing 14 courses for the subject Geographic Information Science
Geographic Computing
GISC420
Advanced work in geographical information science is conducted by scripting and programming. This course introduces principles of computer programming in the context of popular libraries for the handling of geographic data. Basic programming skills i...
This course provides an overview of Geographic Information Science in New Zealand and internationally. Through field teaching, individual and group work, and guest lectures from industry professionals, students will gain a strong understanding of the...
Spatial Analysis and Modelling
GISC422
Advances in data collection, such as crowdsourcing and the unique nature of geographic information require an understanding of the complexities of spatial data. Students on this course will learn to apply statistical techniques to the analysis of geo...
Cartography and Geovisualisation
GISC423
This course provides a theoretical grounding in the various ways geographic information can be visualised. Beyond the conventional map display, alternate representations, interfaces to geographic data, visual exploration of datasets and cartographic ...
Remote Sensing
GISC424
A practical introduction to interpretation and analysis of satellite, aerial and radar imagery for earth observation. This course covers the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and explores its interpretation and use in the analysis of remotely se...
Advanced work in geographical information science is conducted by scripting and programming. This course introduces principles of computer programming in the context of popular libraries for the handling of geographic data. Basic programming skills i...
Special Topic:
GISC426
Topic to be advised.
Emerging Topics in GIS
GISC427
This course will explore emerging topics in GIS through current academic literature, lectures, class discussion, and seminars. Such topics may include GIS 2.0, crowdsourcing, sensors and IoT (Internet of Things). Seminar topics vary and will be selec...
Directed Individual Study
GISC428
Internship
GISC429
This course allows students to apply knowledge gained from the PGDipGIS/MGIS postgraduate courses within business, government and non-profit organisations while gaining career-related work experience, achieving a greater clarity regarding their caree...
Research Project
GISC511
This major research project gives the student scope to investigate a GIS related topic of particular interest, and centres on writing and presenting an extended research essay. It will consist of a research question, review of the literature, some pr...
This course comprises of a placement, a presentation, and a research project. The placement is a period of work with a GIS employer. The short research project aims to research a particular aspect of the work undertaken, or the host organisation itse...
Thesis
GISC591
Master’s thesis in GIS.
Thesis
GISC690
A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.
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