Postgraduate Course: Object Orientated Software Engineering: Spatial Algorithms (PGGE11106)
Course Outline
School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
Home subject area | Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/MSc/GISpages.html |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | The 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)
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Other requirements | None |
Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2012/13 Block 2 (Sem 1), Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-6 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | Central | Laboratory | | 1-6 | | | | 16:10 - 18:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 18:00, Zone: Central. M2B / 1.03 Appleton Tower, George Square |
No Exam Information |
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
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Keywords | PGGE11106 Algorithms, Java, object oriented design |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Nick Hulton
Tel: (0131 6)50 2531
Email: Nick.Hulton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Caroline Keir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: caroline.keir@ed.ac.uk |
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