LSGI521 - Principles of GIS
Semester 1, 2010-11

3 credits

Thursday 18:30-21:30    Lect:  CF 304    Lab: FG 311

Teacher: Dr. Bo Wu (lsbowu@polyu.edu.hk)

Tutor: Ms. CHENG Nga-fong, Alice (lsacheng@polyu.edu.hk)

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

Objective: This subject is to provide students with:

1. an understanding of the theory embodied in spatial information systems in terms of:

• spatial data modelling;

• spatial data structures;

• data analysis techniques; and

• visualization and presentation

2. an understanding of the flow of data and its various transformations from raw data collection to result presentation.

Learning Approach:

• Lecture
• Seminar/tutorial
• Lab/Practical
• Assignments
• Self study

Keyword Syllabus:

1. History of GIS / LIS – contributing disciplines and technologies, current impact and issues

2. Overview of System Components – system components, design principles

3. Map Data Acquisition – map registration, digitizing techniques

4. Spatial Data Models – vector and raster models, spaghetti, geometric and topologic models

5. Spatial Data Management – database concepts, DBMS

6. Spatial Query and Analysis – spatial and non-spatial query, overlays, buffers

Text books

1. Chang, K.T., 2002. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind, 2005. Geographic Information Systems and Science, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
 

References/Readings

Grading

Classroom attendance and participation                  15%

Labs and projects                                                   30%

Midterm test                                                           15%

Final exam                                                              40%

 

Lecture Slides