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Representing Spatial Information (ABPL90407)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 1
Subject Coordinator Jennifer Day
Overview
| Availability | Term 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Representing Spatial Information is the study of conveying insight gained through geospatial data and information. Upon completion, students will be able to communicate complex relations and insights through visual storytelling and concise graphics.
This subject will introduce students to fundamental concepts in spatial information and provide a practical understanding of the rise of the Smart City and how spatial information can assist in evidenced-based and collaborative decision-making.
Students will also be exposed to a range of digital environments, including open data repositories, urban modelling and visualisation tools and open source geospatial information technologies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- Identify suitable data visualisations and representations of multidimensional data
- Plan and manage the acquisition and storage of geospatial information
- Identify and source geospatial information
- Analyse the quality and relevance of geospatial information to a research question
- Develop a research design that spans from appropriate data collection and analysis methods to representation and communication of results
- Choose appropriate representation methods
- Conduct thematic mapping of aggregated and disaggregated datasets
- Prepare reports and presentations that use complex data to interpret socio-economic and/or physical changes
- Be competent in extracting and evaluating research evidence from spatial information as a basis for practice implementation
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:
- High level written communication skills
- Advanced information and interpretation skills
- Advanced analytic, integration and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate competence in critical and theoretical thinking through report writing and online discussions
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90130 | Critical Thinking with Analytics |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
OR
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
- MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-PROP Master of Property
- MC-UPUD Master of Urban Planning/Master of Urban Design
- MC-ARCHUP Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCHUD Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Design
- MC-PROPUP Master of Property/Master of Urban Planning
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Critical reflection assessment on visualisation techniques (1/3)
| Week 2 | 10% |
Critical reflection assessment on visualisation techniques (2/3)
| Week 5 | 10% |
Case Study proposal and design
| Week 6 | 20% |
Critical reflection assessment on visualisation techniques (3/3)
| Week 7 | 10% |
Student Project
| Week 9 | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Kerry Nice Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 4 hours per week, including online lectures, resources and interactions Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are given the opportunity to get used to the online platform, meet the instructors/tutors and become familiar with how to access resources before the teaching period starts. Teaching period 29 January 2024 to 24 March 2024 Last self-enrol date 23 January 2024 Census date 16 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 March 2024 Assessment period ends 31 March 2024 Term 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator Jennifer Day
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings
- 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.
- 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: 31 January 2024