SGE4161 Spatial Data Infrastructure

PART A – Subject specific information

Aims

The aim of this subject is to develop students' understanding on what a geospatial database and spatial data infrastructure are, the inherent data models, database management systems, and approaches to geospatial database design, the components and applications of spatial data infrastructure. It is also expected that students can critically review database design problems through a mini project. Through the learning process, students will foster better communication, particularly the preparation of technical report, and the global view of spatial data infrastructure.

Outcomes of professional/academic knowledge and skills

At the end of this subject students who gain a pass will be able to:

• Explain the concepts of geospatial database, spatial data infrastructure data models and DBMS
• Compare different data models used for spatial databases
• Develop and to design a geospatial database
• Critically analyze the problems in database design
• Discuss the applications of spatial data infrastructure in different level

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module learners should:

1. Understanding of geospatial database and spatial data infrastructure
2. Know applications of geospatial database and spatial data infrastructure