GISC422-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Foundations of Geographic Information Systems

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide the tools for gathering, managing, analysing and presenting spatial information in an intuitive and graphical way. This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques of GIS.

Prerequisites

RP: Undergraduate degree or diploma

Restrictions

Recommended Preparation

Undergraduate degree or diploma

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 09:00 - 10:00 A2 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 A2 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 10:00 - 13:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
02 Monday 14:00 - 17:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
03 Tuesday 08:00 - 11:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
04 Tuesday 13:00 - 16:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
05 Friday 08:00 - 11:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
06 Wednesday 08:00 - 11:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May
07 Friday 12:00 - 15:00 Ernest Rutherford 211 GIS Comp Lab
23 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 24 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
10 x lab quizzes on Learn 10% Due by 9am every Monday following each lab
Lab 1 Report 07 Mar 2025 4%
Labs 2 - 4 Report 28 Mar 2025 12%
Labs 5 - 7 Report 09 May 2025 12%
Labs 8 - 10 Report 30 May 2025 12%
Final Exam 50% Due date to be advised

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,286.00

* 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 on the departments and faculties page .

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