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Spatial
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2019
Spatial
Contact information
Coordinator
Mohsen Kalantari
Email: mohsen.kalantari@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Spatial)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Overview
The spatial information profession provides fundamental assets to a nation’s information infrastructure: knowledge about where and when. Engineers in this field study the science and technologies of measurement, mapping and visualisation. For example, they work on satellite and photographic image processing, three dimensional computer visualisations and global positioning systems. Through the course, students gain practical skills and highly sought after technical knowledge to prepare them for careers in land and/or asset management for government, banks or property firms, or as surveyors in mining, construction and land agencies, among others.
Intended learning outcomes
To produce graduates who are skilled in the engineering principles of spatial information and have the ability to apply them to complex, open-ended tasks and problems.
Last updated: 20 April 2024
Structure
300 credit points
The Spatial specialisation of the Master of Engineering consists of 300 points of study – 262.5 points core and 37.5 points elective subjects as detailed below.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Total 300 points – 262.5 points core (compulsory) and 37.5 points elective subjects from the list below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
The core and elective subjects are those listed below. The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course – students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.
Suggested first 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:
- 100 points Core
Core (100 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN30008 | Engineering Risk Analysis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| GEOM20013 | Applications of GIS | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM30009 | Imaging the Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM20015 | Surveying and Mapping | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM30012 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM30013 | Land Administration Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| INFO20003 | Database Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 75 points Core (including one selective)
- 25 points Elective
Core (75 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90038 | Advanced Imaging | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90008 | Foundations of Spatial Information |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| GEOM90006 | Spatial Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90033 | Satellite Positioning Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90040 | Mathematics of Spatial Information | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one) - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90021 | Engineering Practice and Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 62.5 points Core (including one selective)
- 25 points from the Research Component (core) listed below
- 12.5 points Elective
Core (62.5 points Core as listed + 25 points Research Component: Total 87.5 points)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOM90039 | Advanced Surveying and Mapping | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90015 | Spatial Data Infrastructure | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90018 | Spatial Databases | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90045 | Engineering Project Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90140 | Management Competencies |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGM90014 | The World of Engineering Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Research Component
Total 25 Points
Students must choose one of the below options:
Option 1: CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2. CVEN90064 IE Research Project 1 Part 1 and CVEN90065 IE Research Project 1 Part 2 must be taken in 2 consecutive semesters. Students may commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 and continue their enrolment in the consecutive semester.
Option 2: CVEN90047 IE Research Project 2 is completed over one semester only.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVEN90064 | IE Research Project 1 Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN90065 | IE Research Project 1 Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CVEN90047 | IE Research Project 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Electives
Total 37.5 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90041 | Property Law (PG) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90366 | Urban Informatics | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
| CVEN90043 | Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90061 | Freight Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90062 | Building Information Modeling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CVEN90068 | Port Access and Navigation |
Semester 1 (Online)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| GEOM90005 | Remote Sensing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90007 | Spatial Visualisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| GEOM90016 | Advanced Topics in GIScience | No longer available | |
| GEOM90041 | Cadastral Surveying | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
| GEOM90045 | Residential Land Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Approved Electives: Students may choose an elective subject that has a spatial flavour from any masters level program at the University.
Students planning to gain SRVB accreditation must take a package of electives consisting of ABPL90041 Property Law, GEOM90041 Cadastral Surveying, and GEOM90045 Residential Land Development. Contact Dr Mohsen Kalantari at mohsen.kalantari@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-spatial/overview
Last updated: 20 April 2024