Department of Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Objective:

This subject aims at introducing the various disciplines that GIS may apply. Students’ GIS knowledge and skills are also reinforced through two specific and guided application projects. English communication skills, team spirit and critical thinking attributes will be fostered in the teaching and learning process, through lab sessions, class discussions and group project.

Learning Approach:

• Lecture

• Seminar/tutorial

• Lab/Project

• Assignments

• Self study

Learning Outcomes:

• Grasp a general understanding of factors affecting successful GIS implementations

• Apply previously learnt GIS techniques to construct a database with reference to specific application areas, analyse spatial pattern and present noteworthy summarized results

• Plan how an applciation can be conducted more effectively in time and space

Keyword Syllabus:

Text books

Nil

References/Readings

1. Aronoff, S.,  1989, Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective. WDL Publications, Ottawa, Canada.

2. Maguire, D. J., M. F. Goodchild and D W Rhind, 1991, Geographic Information Systems, Vol. 2 Application. Longman Scientific & Technical.

3. Huxhold, W.E. and A. G. Levinsohn, 1995, Managing Geographic Information System Projects. Oxford University Press, New York Oxford.