SLE304 - Geographic Information Systems: Uses in Aquatic Environments
Unit details
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| Year | 2015 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Warrnambool |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQP302 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Laurie Laurenson |
| Prerequisite: | Any 2 level two science course-grouped units |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Content
The unit will cover the following topics: Principles of remote sensing, software for GIS, manipulating GIS layers, collecting and correcting GPS data, role, benefits and limitations of GIS, querying and presenting GIS data, applications of GIS in studying aquatic ecosystems and water resources.
Assessment
Assignments (2 x 20%) 40%, final report 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1096 | $1096 | $3588 | $3609 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.