Geographic Information SystemsSubject regulations

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is widely used by industry because it is a framework for storing, mapping and analysing information on land and water. Physical and human geography students, as well as ecology and population study students, are quick to identify the importance of GIS knowledge for employment.

GIS is available as a minor.

To complete a minor in GIS, students must complete 60 points, including 15 points from COMPX101, COMPX102, DATAX111, DATAX121 or DATAX221; 30 points from EARTH251, GEOGY228, POPST201 or ENVPL309; and GEOGY328.

Geographic Information Systems papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COMPX101Introduction to Programming This paper introduces computer programming in C# - the exciting challenge of creating software and designing artificial worlds within the computer...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
COMPX102Object-Oriented Programming This paper builds on introductory programming experience, and assumes a knowledge of basic programming techniques, which it expands on particularly...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25H (Hamilton) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)
DATAX111Statistics for Science An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
DATAX121Introduction to Statistical Methods An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25G (Online) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX221Statistical Data Analysis This paper introduces students to the R programming language. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, non parametric methods and time series are...	15	25A (Hamilton)
EARTH251Applied Earth Sciences A field-based paper involving data collection and spatial analysis across several Earth Science sub-disciplines to determine the processes operating...	15	25A (Hamilton)
GEOGY228Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Big Data GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography...	15	25A (Hamilton)
POPST201Population Studies This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
ENVPL309Urban Spatial Analysis This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will...	15	25B (Hamilton)
GEOGY328Geographical Information Systems GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 9 Apr 2025 01:00am