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Spatial Data Infrastructure (GEOM90015) // Further information

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  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    1. Crompvoets, J., Rajabifard, A., van Loenen, B. and Delgado Fernandez, T. (2008), Multi-view Framework to Assess SDIs
    2. Rajabifard, A. (2007), Towards a Spatially Enabled Society. The University of Melbourne Press
    3. Williamson, I.P, Rajabifard, A. and Feeney, M.-E. (2003). Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures: From Concept to Reality. Taylor and Francis
  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    The subject is based principally on content that has been developed from industry experience in designing, developing and implementing SDIs. This will be supplemented by guest presentations and seminars from industry professionals. A computer laboratory will be used to explore potential technological tools and different lab exercise that can be used to learn how to design and use different components related to SDIs. In the tutorials, students will work in groups to apply theory gained in the lectures to a real world industry case study. This learning will enable students to consolidate their knowledge in a practical and relevant way. Within their groups students will also prepare and present a minor research project on an affiliated topic of their interest selected from an extensive list.

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    The subject will utilise different sources (books, journal papers, conference papers, etc.) mostly available through the website for the Centre for SDIs and Land Administration, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne (www.csdila.unimelb.edu.au). The subject in particular will utilise the following books:

    • ‘Developing Spatial Data Infrastructures: from concept to reality’, Taylor and Francis, 2003 UK, edited by Ian Williamson, Abbas Rajabifard and Mary-Ellen F. Feeney,
    • ‘Towards a Spatially Enabled Society’, The University of Melbourne 2007, edited by Abbas Rajabifard, The University of Melbourne.
    • ‘Multi-view Framework to Assess SDIs’, edited by Joep Crompvoets, Abbas Rajabifard, Bastiaan van Loenen and Tatiana Delgado Fernandez, 2008.
    • and related scientific journal or conference publications (particularly from GSDI and INSPIRE conferences) will be also utilised.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Presenters from relevant government and private agencies will present guest lectures and seminars. Real-world examples of SDIs will be used as case studies.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseDoctor of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Spatial Information Science
    CourseMaster of Philosophy - Engineering
    CourseMaster of Geographic Information Technology
    CoursePh.D.- Engineering
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
  • 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

  • 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: 3 November 2022