INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL MODELLING (ON REQUEST)
Including two separate four-day or three-week courses (see course structure for more detail):
- Introduction to Spatial Modelling
- Advanced Spatial Modelling
These two courses are aimed at students who require basic and/or advanced instruction in the theoretical principles of spatial data modelling.
Themes covered in the course include:
- The concepts of models in science with specific reference to spatial models· Classification criteria (and examples) of different types of models
- Principles of model development
- The process of spatial model construction
- Application of spatial models in GIS
- Definition of cartographic modeling methodologies, input and output data, operations and standardisation
- Commonly used symbols, equations and parameters, error propagation and validation in cartographic models;
- Stages in the development of a cartographic model
- Automating GIS processes
Upon completion, participants will understand the principles of spatial modeling and will have practically applied these principles using ArcGIS software.
Basic skills needed to do this course?
- Basic computer skills
- Introduction to GIS CGA Short Course or an equivalent qualification or experience
- Introduction to Spatial Analysis CGA Short Course or an equivalent qualification or experience.
- Introduction to Spatial Modelling CGA Short Course, when applying to do the Advanced Spatial Modelling course
Should you be interested in attending this course, please contact:
Ms Jessica Eichhoff
eichhoffj@sun.ac.za
021 808 3218