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Foundations of Spatial Information (GEOM90008) // Assessment
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Dr Maria Vasardani
Assessment
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One project-based learning assignment consisting of two components:
- A GIS project design (team work, approximately 25 hours per student). Deliverable is a report (per group) of a maximum of 5 pages (per group), and in the appendix of the report a 1-page reflection per individual student. All four Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are addressed by this component. Due week 7. (20%)
- The realization of the GIS project designed in Component 1 (team work, approximately 25 hours per student). Deliverable is a report (per group) of a maximum of 20 pages (per group), and in the appendix of the report a 1-page reflection per individual student. All four ILOs are addressed by this component. Due week 12. (20%)
Optional component: Students will be given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with GIS software. This is optional, considering the diverse backgrounds of students with regards to GIS skills. However, the skills are required for the components. This optional component must be completed by week 5. There will be no assessment.
- One individual assignment (10 hours) requiring a 500-word report and the preparation of a 5-minute oral presentation in the lecture. Assessed are the report and the slides, since not everybody has an opportunity to present in the lecture. ILO 3 is addressed in this assignment. Due any week in the semester chosen between week 1 and 12. (5%)
- One written 30-minutes mid-semester test. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this exam. Due week 6. (10%)
- One 2-hour end-of-semester exam. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in the exam. (45%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022