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This course has the dual purpose of educating students in the nature and breadth of GI Science research undertaken in academia, industry and government as well as to guide students in the development of a proposal to undertake their own research in GI Science. In proposal development, students will learn how to plan, execute and present a research proposal and project. Students will also be exposed to some of the social, legal and ethical issues associated with GIS research.
The main goal of this course is the preparation of a research proposal. Your project must have a geospatial aspect that involves spatial analysis applied to domain knowledge or spatial methodological developments.
We aim to:Enable students to identify appropriate research questions and plan research methods Provide a foundation for a project or thesis Develop capability in geospatial research and communication skills Provide students with an awareness of the breadth of geospatial research and applications undertaken in industry/government/academia Promote competence in evaluating geospatial research methods
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Entry subject to approval by the Programme Director. RP: GEOG-DIGI205 or GISC422 or equivalent.
Entry subject to approval by the Programme Director. RP: 30 points of GISC at 400 level.
GEOG-DIGI205 or GISC422
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Weekly seminar style lecture
Carolynne Hultquist
Vanessa Bastos and Rob Cruickshank
Recommended textbook(s): "They say / I say": the moves that matter in academic writing / Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein
Prerequisites: Entry subject to approval by the Programme Director.Recommended preparation: GEOG205/DIGI205/GISC422 and 30 points of GISC at 400 level.
Domestic fee $1,145.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Earth and Environment .