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Course Description
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Course Name
Geographic Information Systems II
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
24 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course aims to build on the theory developed in GIS I. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to design and implement specialised GIS applications, and an understanding of the theory, capabilities and limitations of various spatial analysis and optimisation techniques. Awareness of graphic design, presentation methods, algorithms that are used in digital mapping and certain legal and management issues are covered. Topics include: multidimensional GIS and advanced data structures, spatial data infrastructures and metadata, distributed GIS, digital cartography, GIS application design and development using software engineering tools, GIS project management, spatial analysis, copyright and privacy issues.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.