Spatial Information Research Project C (GEOM90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Professor Stephan Winter
Semester 1
Professor Stephan Winter
Winter Term
Professor Stephan Winter
Semester 2
Professor Stephan Winter
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term Semester 1 Winter Term Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
The Spatial Information Research Project is the capstone experience of a postgraduate course, requiring integrating knowledge and expertise gained from all previous coursework and applying it to an individual challenging research problem under academic supervision. Reflecting the interdisciplinary character of the course, the student can choose two supervisors; one of them has to be from the Geomatics discipline in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering. The project will culminate in a thesis.
Students may undertake this 50 point research project in the following options:
One semester by enrolling in GEOM90020 Spatial Information Science Research Project (50pts)
OR
Stretched over two consecutive semesters by combining either:
- GEOM90010 Spatial Information Research Project A (12.5pts) in one Semester and GEOM90023 Spatial Information Research Project B (37.5pts) in the consecutive semester.
OR
- GEOM90013 Spatial Information Research Project C (25pts) in one Semester and GEOM90031 Spatial Information Research Project D (25pts) in the consecutive semester.
These options facilitate some flexibility in the choice of electives that are offered in particular semesters only, however, the approval for this arrangement is completely at the discretion of the Subject Coordinator. A project stretched over two semesters is still assessed as a whole at the end of the second component. The thesis has to cover the whole project.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The student will develop a research question in spatial information science and an appropriate research methodology for investigating the question. After approval by the supervisor(s) the student will apply this methodology, analyse results, and report in a thesis.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
Having completed this subject the student is expected to:
- Define a research project in their subject matter
- Develop an approach in order to run a research project in their subject matter
- Use and develop associated technologies according to their chosen methodology
- Interpret and discuss experimental results with respect to a hypothesis.
Generic skills
On successful completion students should have the:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- Ability to conduct an engineering project
- Capacity for creativity and innovation
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment into this subject requires subject coordinator permission
And
Successful completion of the following subject is required to enrol:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90016 | Advanced Topics in GIScience | Not available in 2018 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students cannot enrol in and gain credit for this subject and:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90020 | Spatial Information Research Project |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
| GEOM90010 | Spatial Information Research Project A |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| GEOM90023 | Spatial Information Research Project B |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Students should have some background knowledge of individual project work and report writing from breadth or capstone subjects.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
The research project culminates in a thesis, reporting about the addressed research problem, approach, results, and conclusions. A project stretched over two semesters is still assessed at the end of the second component. The thesis will be assessed by two examiners, both possibly supervisors, according to the Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4, and is worth 100%. Effective feedback will be provided to students continuously during the project period: (a) at the beginning of the project the supervisor(s) will discuss with the student their expectations on a page or word limit on an individual basis, due to the variety of the characters of research projects in spatial information such as fieldwork, programming, or literature review, and (b) in weekly or fortnightly individual, face-to-face progress meetings. The total workload of a Spatial Information Research Project is 800 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Stephan Winter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours with academic supervisors on request. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 2 January 2018 to 16 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 11 January 2018 Census date 12 January 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 February 2018 Assessment period ends 24 February 2018 Summer Term contact information
Professor Stephan Winter
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stephan Winter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours with academic supervisors on request. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Professor Stephan Winter
- Winter Term
Principal coordinator Stephan Winter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours with academic supervisors on request. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 25 June 2018 to 15 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 29 June 2018 Census date 6 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 July 2018 Assessment period ends 20 July 2018 Winter Term contact information
Professor Stephan Winter
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Stephan Winter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Contact hours with academic supervisors on request. Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Professor Stephan Winter
Time commitment details
400 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject is guided by weekly progress meetings with the supervisor(s). While the components of the project are relatively constant (research idea, literature review, theoretical framework, experiment, analysis, discussion and reporting) the student is urged to develop early a time plan to manage their progress according to their individual research problem. The time plan is used in supervisor meetings to reflect on progress and potentially provide guidance.
The thesis has in many cases the form of a scientific paper, such that in cases of outstanding and scientifically original work the thesis can also be submitted for publication.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
As an individual research project it is up to the student to identify required resources (typically access to the scientific literature as provided electronically through the University library). Computing resources are provided by the University. The skills for doing a research project were developed in the pre-requisite subject.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Typically this is an academic research project, oriented along scientific literature and aiming to produce a scientific outcome.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Spatial Information Science Course Master of Geographic Information Technology - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022