sta4sa spatial analysis
SPATIAL ANALYSIS
STA4SA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject surveys the theory of random fields, spatial processes, spatial statistics models, and their applications to a wide range of areas, including image analysis and GIS (geographic information system). The subject will cover the methodology and modern developments for spatial-temporal modelling, estimation and prediction, and spectral analysis of spatial processes. All the methods presented will be introduced in the context of specific datasets with GRASS and R software.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndriy Olenko
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites STA3AS and STA3SI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Analysing spatial point patterns in R. | Recommended | Baddeley, A. 2008 | WORKSHOP NOTES, VERSION 3. |
| Readings | Applied spatial analysis with R | Recommended | Bivand, R.S., Pebesma, E. J., Gomez-Rubio, V. 2008 | SPRINGER. |
| Readings | Statistics for spatial data | Recommended | Cressie, N.A.C 1993 | WILEY |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndriy Olenko
Class requirements
Lecture/PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two contact hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four assignments | 40 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndriy Olenko
Class requirements
Lecture/PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two contact hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Four assignments | 40 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 60 |