Geographic Information Systems Subject regulations
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is widely used by industry because it is a framework for storing, mapping and analysing information on land and water. Physical and human geography students, as well as ecology and population study students, are quick to identify the importance of GIS knowledge for employment.
GIS is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in GIS, students must complete 60 points, including 15 points from COMPX101, COMPX102, DATAX111, DATAX121 or DATAX221; 30 points from EARTH251, GEOGY228, POPST201 or ENVPL309; and GEOGY328.
Geographic Information Systems papers
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COMPX101
Introduction to Programming with AI Tools
Introduces C# programming using Visual Studio. Students learn fundamental concepts alongside modern practices, including AI-assisted tools, and gain... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) & 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 27B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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COMPX102
Object-Oriented Programming
This paper builds on introductory programming, expanding skills in data organisation and algorithms. It introduces object-oriented programming... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27C (Hamilton Waikato College) & 27H (Hamilton) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) & 27X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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DATAX111
Statistics for Science
An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Tauranga) & 27C (Hamilton Waikato College) |
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DATAX121
Introduction to Statistical Methods
An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27G (Online) & 27X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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DATAX221
Statistical Data Analysis
This paper introduces students to the R programming language. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, non parametric methods and time series are... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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EARTH251
Applied Earth Sciences
A field-based paper involving data collection and spatial analysis across several Earth Science sub-disciplines to determine the processes operating... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY228
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Big Data
GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) |
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POPST201
Population Studies
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) |
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ENVPL309
Urban Spatial Analysis
This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will... |
15 | 27B (Hamilton) & 27B (Online) |
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GEOGY328
Geographical Information Systems
GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is... |
15 | 27A (Hamilton) & 27A (Online) |
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COMPX101 Introduction to Programming with AI Tools
Introduces C# programming using Visual Studio. Students learn fundamental concepts alongside modern practices, including AI-assisted tools, and gain...
Points 15This paper builds on introductory programming, expanding skills in data organisation and algorithms. It introduces object-oriented programming...
Points 15An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence...
Points 15An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals...
Points 15 -
DATAX221 Statistical Data Analysis
This paper introduces students to the R programming language. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, non parametric methods and time series are...
Points 15A field-based paper involving data collection and spatial analysis across several Earth Science sub-disciplines to determine the processes operating...
Points 15GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography...
Points 15This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding...
Points 15 -
ENVPL309 Urban Spatial Analysis
This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will...
Points 15GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is...
Points 15
2027 Subject regulation information current as at 2 Sep 2026 01:00am