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Advanced Topics in GIScience (GEOM90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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AIMS
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) is the science behind geographic information technology. It addresses fundamental questions of capturing, maintaining and communicating about space and time at geographic scale in an interdisciplinary manner, involving philosophy, cognitive psychology, linguistics, logics, geography, computing and artificial intelligence. Students will gain an overview and significant insight into the way of thinking and working in GIScience, and how to collaborate with researchers in this discipline. They receive a rich methodological and practical training in research, as applicable in information science and computer science.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Science and scientific methods (reading, excerpting, reviewing, drafting, use of literature) will be taught in lectures, along with an introduction into definitions and fundamental aspects of GIScience. Then students will apply these methods over the rest of the semester, by carrying out hands-on research project development, realization and reporting.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Identify and define fundamental theories of geographic space and geographic information
- Classify and interpret current research in Geographic Information Science
- Read and discuss critically research papers and research methodologies
- Develop a research proposal, conduct and experiment, and present the findings.
Generic skills
On successful completion students should have the:
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
- Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the following subject is required:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students are not allowed to have completed another research training subject, including:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90022 | IE Research Project 1 | No longer available | |
CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
CVEN90056 | IE Research Project 3 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
COMP90044 | Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
- One-page research proposal (15%) 500 words, requiring 20 hours of work. Due approx. week 4. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 4 are addressed in the proposal
- An oral presentation of this proposal (10%) of maximal 5 minutes, requiring 12 hours of work. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the presentation
- A peer-review of proposals (7.5%) requiring 8 hours of work. Due approx. week 5. ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the proposals
- Four weekly reports (20%) approximately 7.5 hours of work per report, or 500 words each, on sections of a research project; some in group work, some individually. Due week 8 - 11. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the reports
- A group presentation of the research (7.5%) requiring 10 hours of work. Due week 12. ILOs 1 to 3 are addressed in the presentation of research
- End of semester 24 hour take-home exam essay (40%) maximal 3000 words. ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the exam essay
Hurdle requirement:
- To pass this subject, students must obtain a pass in the examination
- Attendance in at least 8 seminars is required to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Variable reading lists of research papers, handed out at the beginning of the semester. Access to all papers is provided through the university library (searching for resources is part of the learning experience).
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
This subject will introduce into GIScience by studying selected advanced topics. It is run as a seminar, such that students will read and discuss during the semester some landmark papers and focus on active research areas at the University of Melbourne. Attendance of research higher degree students will enrich the discussions by linking the topics to their current research.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Access to all papers is provided through the university library (searching for resources is part of the learning experience).
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
In one week a panel is invited to present and discuss academic and industry perspectives on research.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Geographic Information Technology Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Spatial Information Science Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Technology Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Systems Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major MIS Research Specialisation Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major MIS Health Specialisation Major MIS Professional Specialisation - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022