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Integrated Spatial Systems (GEOM30012)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Soheil Sabri
email: soheil.sabri@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
Integrated Spatial Systems is a capstone subject focusing on solutions to environmental, economic and social dilemmas that face us in the 21st century require an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach. This subject, delivered in the final semester of the Spatial Systems major, provides a basis for students to integrate and apply the knowledge they have gained throughout their studies in different disciplines to solve real world problems.
The project will provide opportunities to apply knowledge of fundamental concepts, theory, and applications in core areas of positioning technologies and measurement integration, GIS, distributed spatial computing and mapping, web mapping, and location-based services.
This capstone subject will also provide ample opportunity for the students to gain experience and skills in how to perform a real-world, client-driven, interdisciplinary project, including important communication and organizational skills.
This subject will have a 4 day residential field work. This field work is compulsory for all students.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Project management, scientific communication, data collection and management, map design, GPS surveying
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- ILO 1 - Formulate a geospatial project, including time and workload management
- ILO 2 - Access, collect, organize and present (spatial) data in ways that support a project
- ILO 3 - Integrate appropriate components of spatial technologies to meet the requirements of a project
- ILO 4 - Analyse spatial information to enhance the environmental, economic and social value of project outcomes
- ILO 5 - Communicate these enhancements effectively, through writing and presentation, using appropriate spatial representation
- ILO 6 - Critically reflect on the process and achievements of a project and the contribution and conduct of a project team
Generic skills
On completion of the subject the students will have the:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
- 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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOM20013 | Applications of GIS | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30009 | Imaging the Environment | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOM20015 | Surveying and Mapping | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GEOM30013 | Land Administration Systems | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR20005 | Numerical Methods in Engineering |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC30007 | Landscape Ecosystem Project | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Students will need to acquaint themselves with project management techniques, scientific communication strategies (written and verbal) and various techniques of resource assessment.
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group project proposal 1000 words. Each group will have 3 or 4 students. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment
| Week 5 | 25% |
Group project report 1800 words. Each group will have 3 or 4 students. ILOs 1 to 5 are addressed in this report
| Week 12 | 44.5% |
Individual project evaluation report (4 blogs, 125 words each, at least 4 entries) continuing, ends in examination period. ILOs 5 and 6 are addressed in this assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 12.5% |
Group project seminar presentation of 15 minutes, with individual participation and assessment. Addresses ILOs 1 to 5.
| During the examination period | 18% |
Hurdle requirement: Participation in the field work is a hurdle requirement to pass this subject. | N/A |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Soheil Sabri Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Tutorials: 2 hours per week; Fieldwork: 4 days) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Soheil Sabri
email: soheil.sabri@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Compulsory four day field camp occurring in the mid semester break. Students will be required to pay for their own accommodation and meal costs for duration of camp.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Project manual accessible from the subject’s LMS page.
UoM library webpage and Google Scholar for literature search
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Engineering Systems Major Spatial Systems Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major Spatial Systems Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Spatial Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 27 April 2024