Spatial IT Project (GEOM90043)

Overview

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AIM

This subject involves the in-depth investigation of a significant problem related to Spatial IT. The subject also provides students with skills and knowledge for analysing and solving problems, and enhanced written and oral communication skills. The subject is fundamentally a research-based project, giving a capstone experience and piece of scholarship to students.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

The student will develop a research question in spatial information technology and an appropriate research methodology for investigating the question. After approval by the supervisor(s) the student will apply this methodology, analyse results, and report in a thesis.

Intended learning outcomes

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

On completion of this subject the student is expected to:

Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
Ability to conduct an engineering project
Capacity for creativity and innovation
Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should:

Be able to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Have a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
Have a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship
Be able to present work in written form
Be able to present work orally and answer questions about it.

Last updated: 4 March 2025