All subjects have no co-requisites and exclusions.
H. Spatial Query and Analysis
Use of retrieval functions to find spatial features and to obtain their attribute values; operation and basic algorithms for simple topological analysis, buffer zone generation and overlay analysis. I. Hong Kong Spatial Data Infrastructure
Brief introduction of Hong Kong digital map data, e.g. the Computerized Land Information System (CLIS) and its BMS, GIRS, CIS.
Content Distribution
A B C D E F G H I 5% 5% 10% 10% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10%
PART B - Teacher specific information Teaching and Learning Methods
Teaching and learning will largely be conducted through an on-line delivery platform. The subject materials, work examples, useful web sites and required readings will be uploaded to the on-line platform for students’ easy reference. The contact hours will be used for lecturing the theory and concepts, individual and group discussions. In addition, a time table for specific topics will be scheduled and a quiz will be used as formative assessment in order to help students to further identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Students’ knowledge and practical skills will be developed in the assigned practical sessions. A written report along with series of data has to be produced. After finishing these exercises, students will be able to grasp a basic but solid understanding of GIS concepts for further advanced GIS subjects in their later stages of studies.
Assessment Methods
Students’ knowledge and skills will be continuously assessed with the practical exercises assigned each week, a quiz testing the basic concepts as well as an examination at the end of the term.
Reading List
1. Aranoff, S. (1990) Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective; WDL Publications.
2. Chang, K.T. (2002) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
3. Chen, Y.Q. & Lee, Y.C. (eds) (2001) Geographical Data Acquisition, Springer Wien New York. 4. Clarke, K.C. (1990) Analytical and Computer Cartography, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall. 5. Laurini, R. & Thompson, D. (1992) Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems, London:
Academic Press.
7. Rhind, D. W. (1991) Geographical Information System: Principles and Applications, Harlow, Essex, England: Longman Scientific and Technical; New York: Wiley.
8. Robinson, A.H. & Sale, R. (1995) Elements of Cartography, 6th ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Subject Code LSGI4212 Geomatics Business Management
Credit 3 Syllabus
Designer(s) Conrad Tang, Steve Y. W. Lam
Level 4 Pre-requisites (1) LSGI 2372 Surveying;
(2) LSGI 2222 Fundamentals of GIS
Weight 0.4 Assessment
Method
Continuous Assessment: 50% Examination: 50%
Contact Hour Lect/Tut : 28 PW : 28
PART A – Subject specific information Aims
This subject aims at the business management issues of engineering surveying, land boundary surveying and geographic information systems (GIS). The objectives of the course will be to familiarize the students with both the scope and functions of managerial operations associated with cost estimation, tendering, contract administration and total quality management within the three main categories of geomatics business. The teaching and learning adopted will help students develop critical and creative thinking.
Outcomes of professional academic knowledge and skills
At the end of this subject students who gain a pass will be able to:
Understand the contemporary environment for geomatics business in Hong Kong (L2) Grasp the seven managerial functions of geomatics business (L3)
Effectively manage the geomatics business and projects (L4)
Communicate with other professionals (e.g., government agency, contractor and real estate developer) concerning the business requirements of geomatics projects (L4)
Keyword Syllabus
A. Geomatics Business
Introduction to contemporary business environment
Approaches to establish geomatics firm
Forms of business ownership
Geomatics business planB. Managerial Functions of Geomatics Business
Strategic management
Marketing management
Human resources management
Financial management
Knowledge/IT management
Operations managementC. Management of Geomatics Projects
Management of engineering survey projects
Management of land boundary survey projects
Management of GIS projectsD. Professional Ethics and Local Experiences
Professional ethics of land surveyors and GIS managers
Anti-corruption measures for geomatics business Content DistributionA B C D 30% 30% 30% 10%
PART B - Teacher specific information Teaching and Learning Methods
The course is designed to adopt interactive lecture such that the basic information of each lecture are made available on-line. The interactive lecture starts by introducing essential basics and uses group activity and debriefing to encourage active thinking and participation. Hybrid PBL and Case-based learning are used increasingly in the lecture to work on local surveying firm cases.
Assessment Methods
Phase test, and business project and presentation (weighting 60% of total assessment)
Final written examination (one 3-hour closed-book written exam; weighting 40% of total assessment) Reference List
1. Zimmerer, T. and Scarborough, N. (2005), Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 4th ed., Pearson Education.
2. Lam, S. (2005). Engineering Surveying for Civil Engineers: an Algorithmic Approach. McGraw-Hill Education.
3. Course, L., Hubbard, D. and Wong, E. (2003), Butterworths Hong Kong Contract Law Handbook, Hong Kong: Lexis Nexis Butterworths.
4. Willoughby, P. and Wilkinson, M. (1995), Registration of Titles in Hong Kong, Hong Kong: Butterworth. 5. SMO (2005), District Survey Office Technical Manual. Hong Kong: Survey and Mapping Office, Lands
Department.
6. Robillard, R., Wilson, D. and Brown, C. (2002), Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location, 4th ed., New York: Wiley.
7. Harmon, J. (2003), The Design and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems, John Wiley & Sons.
8. Aronoff, S. (1989), Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective, WDL Publications. 9. Huxhold, W. (1994), Managing Geographic Information System Projects, New York: Oxford University
Press.
10. HKEDC (1996, http://www.icac.org.hk/hkedc), Ethics for Professionals (Architecture, Engineering & Surveying), Hong Kong Ethics Development Centre, ICAC, HKSAR.
Subject Code LSGI3291 Geomatics Programming
Credit 3 Syllabus designer(s) Geoffrey Shea
Level 3 Pre-requisites Nil
Weight 0.3
Assessment Method Examination: 40%
Continuous assessment: 60% Contact Hour Lect/Tut : 21 PW : 42
PART A – Subject specific information Aims
This subject introduces the programming concepts and techniques. Its purpose is to provide an awareness of the application program development skill and to allow students develop the analytical turn of mind programmers need. Communication skills, cooperative attitudes and behaviour of working with others, and problem solving skills will foster in the teaching and learning process.
Outcomes of professional/academic knowledge and skills
At the end of this subject students who gain a pass will be able to:
Apply the principles of algorithm design techniques to produce a pseudo-code or flowchart for a Geomatics project (L1)
Confident design and develop intermediate level of Geomatics programs in Visual Basic .NET programming language (L2, L3)
Confident design and develop functioning graphical user interface in Visual Basic .NET programming language (L2, L3)
Keyword Syllabus