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Introduction to Spatial Information Unit (KGG102)

Overview

The Introduction to Spatial Information unit (KGG102) is a technical unit that requires students to use computer software to complete a range of GIS tasks of increasing complexity. Students without basic knowledge of PC operation and familiarity with Windows should contact the unit coordinator prior to enrolment.

Modes of Study

The unit is offered in three modes:

• On-campus: Students attend timetabled classes on campus.
• Synchronous online: Students follow timetabled classes and participate in weekly seminars and practical sessions via Zoom.
• Asynchronous online: Students watch recordings of timetabled classes and work independently on practical tasks and assessments.

Introduction

This unit provides a general overview of spatial information and its applications. Spatial information is becoming increasingly prevalent in daily life, and the ability to incorporate it into various applications is a valuable skill. The unit introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, covering fundamental concepts, spatial referencing systems, types of spatial data, creating new datasets, basic vector analysis, and data visualization through maps.

Summary

• Unit name: Introduction to Spatial Information
• Unit code: KGG102
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
• Discipline: Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
• Coordinator: Doctor Mark Williams
• Available as an elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Introductory

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Availability

• Location: Hobart, Online
• Study period: Semester 1
• Attendance options: On-campus, Off-Campus
• Available to: Domestic students, International students

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 1
• Start date: 23/2/2026
• Census date: 17/3/2026
• WW date: 20/4/2026
• End date: 14/6/2026

Learning Outcomes

• Explain the different types of spatial datasets and their relevant applications
• Create new spatial datasets that comply with current standards and conventions
• Employ basic spatial analysis techniques to solve spatially oriented problems
• Utilise GIS and other software packages to visualise and inspect spatial datasets
• Communicate spatial information using written, cartographic, and other visual means

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $3,401.00

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

Students cannot enrol in this unit as well as KGG539.

Teaching

• Assessment:
  • Quizzes (15%)
  • Georeferencing and Digitising (25%)
  • Raster Analysis and Cartography (30%)
  • Vector Analysis and Metadata (30%)
• Timetable: View the lecture timetable or the full unit timetable

Textbooks

• Required: A Primer of GIS: Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts by Francis Harvey. Second Edition, 2015. ISBN:
• Recommended:
  • How to lie with maps by Mark Monmonier. Third Edition, 2018. ISBN:
  • Designing better maps : a guide for GIS users by Cythia Brewer. ESRI press, 2015.