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Mapping Environments (ENVS10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: winter@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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In this subject students will learn how information is produced and used to support decision making in urban and rural environments. We will combine newest mapping technology in mapping campaigns across spatial scales to develop spatial information communication through visualisations. Students will gain spatial literacy: the skills to read, critically assess and use spatial information. Students will also learn the impact of spatial information across a large number of disciplines, and on the economy and society. Specific topics include methods of determining positions, map projections and the shape of the Earth, digital cartography, the use of GPS technology and imaging technology, data structures for managing information, methods of measuring built structures, various forms of visualisations, and digital twins. The practical sessions will give hands-on experience in a problem-solving context.
This subject will provide a lens on the University’s Joining Melbourne Modules. These will be completed in parallel to the subject - unless already successfully completed. It will also support the Discovery goals for commencing students by introducing emerging concepts and research in the discipline area; ways to connect with the larger University community including peers, teachers and student groups; and awareness of the academic expectations, and of wellbeing support offered at the University of Melbourne.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals relevant to spatial systems
- Combine the latest mapping technology in mapping campaigns across spatial scales
- Engage in collaborative teamwork
- Explain the key role of information technology in sustainable development
- Show capacity for independent critical thought, creative inquiry and self-directed learning
- Show a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Joining Melbourne Modules, and the learning outcomes of these, in relation to Mapping Environments subject matter and learning activities.
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Five fortnightly practical exercises.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 60% |
One open book online quiz of 30 minutes.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stephan Winter Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours, comprising of a 1-hour lecture and one 3-hour practical/laboratory per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: winter@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 17 May 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only) will receive science credit for the completion of this subject
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Environments Major Spatial Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Landscape Architecture Breadth Track Natural systems and our designed world - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 17 May 2024