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This concentration area provides students with a wide
range of geographical techniques. All geography students are
required to take an introductory course - Geoinformatics and
Information Technology. They also have to take Statistical
Analysis in Geography and Research Methods from this area,
as these basic geographical techniques are essential for a
better understanding of all other subjects in human, physical
and regional geography.
Certainly, geographical techniques per se are interesting
subjects for study. For students interested in advanced techniques
and their application in geographical studies, they can specialize
in geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing.
Most courses include interesting laboratory work offering
hands-on experience to students.
The Department is well equipped with advanced GIS and digital
image processing systems. Besides the courses listed, qualified
students may undertake geography projects in these subjects
in their final year. Students interested in postgraduate studies
are also encouraged to pursue research utilizing equipment
in these
laboratories.
Courses in this category:
GRM 2101 Computer Cartography
GRM 2102 Statistical Analysis in Geography *
GRM 2103 Research Methods *
GRM 2104 Remote Sensing of Environment
GRM 2105 Geographic Information Systems
GRM 2126 Methods for Resource Evaluation and
Planning
GRM 3104 Satellite Image Analysis
GRM 3105 GIS Workshop
GRM 3106 Advanced GIS
*: Required Course
GRM 2101 Computer Cartography
This course introduces principles of map production and basic
methods for computer-assisted mapping. Topics include: map
language, map projection, map design, thematic maps, hardware
and software for mapping.
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GRM 2102 Statistical Analysis in Geography
This course emphasizes fundamental concepts of statistical
methods which are applicable to geographic analysis. Topics
covered include elementary probability theory, hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, correlation analysis, simple
and multiple regression analysis.
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GRM 2103 Research Methods
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of geographical research
design. Topics covered include problem formulation, data source,
sampling methods, data collection, data analysis and report
writing.
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GRM 2104 Remote Sensing of Environment
This course discusses the principles of remote sensing and
basic techniques of manual (visual) image interpretation.
The use of aerial photographs and satellite imagery as data
for acquiring geographic information and its implications
for geographic research are introduced.
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GRM 2105 Geographic Information Systems
This course discusses the principles, structure and applications
of geographic information systems. It emphasizes on the use
of GIS to organize and manage spatial data, and how to perform
spatial analysis with GIS. Topics include: hardware/software
components, raster and vector data structures, spatial database,
spatial and analysis and application issues.
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GRM 2126 Methods for Resource Evaluation and Planning
This course introduces the basic methods for resource evaluation
and planning. Topics covered include principles of resource
evaluation and management, concept of sustainable development,
optimal use and allocation of resources, monitoring of resources,
and resource strategy.
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GRM 3104 Satellite Image Analysis
This course discusses the application of digital image processing
techniques in analysing digital remote sensing data. Topics
include: image preprocessing, image enhancement, image classification
and accuracy verification.
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GRM 3105 GIS Workshop
This course emphasizes on hands-on experience of GIS. Lectures
will cover the concepts of software engineering, GIS design
methods, analyzing system and case analysis. Students are
required to design a GIS to tackle specific geographical problems.
(Prerequisite: GRM 2105)
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GRM 3106 Advanced GIS
This course covers major research and application issues in GIS. Topics include locationallocation,
route planning, spatial interpolation, 3D visualization, and web/wireless
GIS. Through course project, lab sessions, and class discussions, it fosters an appreciation
of GIS as an effective tool for solving complex geographical issues. Prerequisite:
GRM2105.
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