49257 : Geographic Information Systems - UTS University

Task :

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow users to capture, store, check, integrate, manipulate,analyse and display data related to positions on the Earth's surface. The greatest benefits are usually realised through GIS analytical capabilities. Visualisations of spatial data and the results of spatial analysis performed on the data greatly support decision making processes in many disciplines. Hence, it is important to get a good understanding of geospatial analysis practises in one’s own field. You are to complete an eight-page essay discussing GIS in the context of your own discipline or field of interest. Give a brief introduction to your field, and discuss why or when there is a need for GIS or spatial data to be incorporated into projects. Describe the way spatial analysis is generally applied and used. Illustrate this discussion with a case study, which should be described in detail. A good place to start is the Geospatial Analysis You are required to provide citations throughout your essay.