Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 2301
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Course ID
200949
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
George Tan
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The course is based on spatial (geographic) data, and how it can be utilised within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment to solve real-world problems. It introduces students to both the theory and practice of GIS, including: the input, storage and management of data; analysing and modelling geographic data; and the various outputs (maps and charts) from a GIS.

  • Delivery And Applications Of Geographic Information Systems (Gis)
  • Geospatial Foundations
  • Vector Analysis Fundamentals

Course learning outcomes

  • To perform sophisticated raster and vector GIS analysis in a GIS environment
  • To understand the structure, advantages and limitations of raster datasets
  • To develop a broad appreciation of spatial analysis techniques and application areas
  • To develop specific skills in the construction and manipulation of raster data sets
  • Be able to explore and solve spatial problems using GIS techniques and technology
  • To develop skills in the creation, management and delivery of spatial data in an online GIS environment

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29318
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126
Class number
Class number 29317
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 220
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 220
Class number
Class number 29316
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126
Class number
Class number 29319
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S126

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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