Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Spatial Analytics for Urban and Transport Planning
2. Language of Instruction:
3. Course Code:
SPA816005
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
This unit starts by introducing students to the 'building blocks' of spatial data and the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including data structures, data visualization, graphic design, and spatial analysis. The unit then focuses on techniques and methods for collecting and harvesting spatial data for network analyses, which are essential to urban and transport planning. The unit is hands-on involving learning how to use the latest GIS software to analyse real-world problems using real 'big data' and to communicate the results in a persuasive way. These include identifying potential demand for new services or infrastructure, creating a delivery and scheduling plan for a delivery firm, or examining the behaviour of travellers or consumers over time and locations. This unit is aimed at students interested in the spatial impact of decision-making and on the potential for using large spatial datasets for in-depth multi-faceted analytics. |