Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (UoA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 3046
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Course ID
208114
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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
Jungho Suh
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course builds upon the foundation GIS knowledge and skills acquired at the introductory level and guides students in the development of increasingly sophisticated spatial analysis capabilities. Theory will include detail of the principles that underpin the spatial modelling and analysis techniques employed in the practical exercises. The course has a strong practical focus, and students will gain experience in field data collection; network analysis; and the construction, manipulation and interpretation of raster data sets in a GIS environment. Students will learn how to interpret and present the results of spatial data analysis through high-quality reports.

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
  • To learn how to interpret and present the results of spatial data analysis through high quality reports

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 51750
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 106
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 106

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed GEOG3027 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Adelaide

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