- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Introduces students to vector and raster modeling using ArcGIS (Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analysis). Problems drawn from business geographics and natural resource applications.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$846.61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Become familiar with basic concepts and methods used in spatial analysis.
- Describe GIS analysis based on raster data modeling.
- Apply raster modeling functions to solve spatial problems.
- Use GIS software to implement complex spatial analysis.
- Describe issues of spatial analysis (scale and correlation).
- Describe and apply distance modeling methods.
- Describe deterministic and geostatistical methods of spatial analysis.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
Related Programs
Spatial Analysis (GIST 8106) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of GIST 8106 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 58522
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 In Progress and Full
- CRN 58522
- $846.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Shannon Cox
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students must be accepted into the GIS program and completed the prerequisites prior to registration of this course. To receive approval, please email your BCIT Student ID to gis@bcit.ca. For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most of our online learning courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Status
In Progress and Full
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