Courses
GEOG4017 Geographical Information Systems (3 units)
- Prerequisite:
- GEOG2015 Maps and Map Making
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
Geographical Information System (GIS) is an information system that is specially designed for handling spatial (or geographical) data. It combines a set of interrelated sub-systems that create, edit, manipulate, analyse and display data both in text and graphic forms. GIS supports spatial analysis and modelling within the discipline of geography (e.g. location, proximity, and spatial distribution), so that it becomes a vital tool for modern geography.