Spatial Industry Internship (GEOM90017)

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Overview

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AIMS

In this subject the student will be hosted for 100 hours of project work within a private or public sector organization involved in the surveying and spatial information industry. A program of study/work will be prescribed in the first week of the semester. This subject will require the student to integrate and apply knowledge from their University study to new and more complex situations they typically encountered in their course. Evidence of development of an enhanced knowledge of their subject matter and/or advanced capability in the use and development of associated technologies employed in the collaborative project work will need to be demonstrated.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The learning activities will be discussed and agreed between the academic coordinator, the host and the student.

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)


On completion of this subject the student is expected to:



  • Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of their subject matter
  • Interpret their knowledge on the basis of requirements of the surveying and spatial information industry
  • Demonstrate an advanced capability in the use and development of associated technologies employed in the collaborative project work.

Generic skills

On successful completion students should have:

  • Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
  • Understanding of the business environment
  • 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.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must have approval of the Subject and Program Co-ordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ENGR90033 Internship
Semester 1 (Online)
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 25

ISYS90080 IT Industry Placement

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A work plan of 500 words, for the internship and indicative examples of portfolio entries. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 2 is addressed in the work plan

  • 5 hours (of work required)
Due one quarter of the way through the semester5%

A portfolio of examples of work 100 pages maximum, undertaken during the internship, presented for assessment by the host and the academic coordinator. ILOs 1,2 and 3 are addressed in the portfolio of work

  • 50 hours (of work required)
End of semester50%

Reflective report of not more than 2500 words. ILO 2 is addressed in the report.

  • 45 hours (of work required)
End of semester45%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2022

Time commitment details

200 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject is not offered in 2016.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes

    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    This subject will be conducted through an off campus industry placement. Students will be required to meet with the course coordinator regularly during the internship period. The meeting schedule will be established once the internship period has been finalised.

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The student will be hosted by a relevant industry sponsor and their work supervised by a relevant person in the organisation. Real world problems and tasks of value to the industry sponsor will be pursued by the students. The student will also participate in standard organisational procedures and protocols for developing and delivering the outcomes of their work as well as understanding the broader objectives of their work by the sponsor.

  • 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

    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: 4 March 2025