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Postgraduate Course: Object Orientated Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms (PGGE11106)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaPostgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/MSc/GISpages.html Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course assumes a working knowledge of Java and of Object-Oriented design principles and uses these to develop understanding of computational algorithms used to manipulate and analyse spatial data. A range of examples is used to identify generic algorithmic principles. Concepts of algorithm efficiency are addressed but emphasis is also placed on clarity of design and implementation. There is a strong practical emphasis to learning on the course. >Object-Oriented Software Engineering Principles< is normally a pre-requisite for this course.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- understand how different spatial data models can be implemented in object-oriented designs.
- understand the principles of algorithm development and of generic concepts employed in algorithm design.
- be familiar with a range of algorithms used to manipulate and analyse spatial data.
- develop Java classes suited to the representation and analysis of spatial data.
- appreciate the concept of algorithm efficiency, how this can be assessed and improved.
- undertake spatial data Input/Output in standard formats with other proprietary software.
- locate, read and summarise relevant literature, from both traditional and electronic media, to extend your understanding of the topic.
- develop reasoned arguments, firmly grounded in the available literature.
- plan and write assignments, within the specified parameters and to a professional standard.
- take responsibility for your own learning through reading and the preparation of assignments, and reflect upon your learning experience.
Assessment Information
100% coursework: practical assessment 20%; project (80%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsPGGE11106 Algorithms, Java, object oriented design
Contacts
Course organiserDr Nick Hulton
Tel: (0131 6)50 2531
Email: Nick.Hulton@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Caroline Keir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: caroline.keir@ed.ac.uk
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