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Sensing and Measurement (GEOM20015)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Davood Shojaei
email: shojaeid@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to principles, technologies and procedures used for sensing and measurement of different physical environments and explore how the collected information supports decision making in various applications. This subject explains the theoretical and practical aspects of mapping the physical world to a digital representation. Students will learn the concept of a digital twin, the role of sensing and measuring for connecting the physical world with its digital representations, and exemplary applications of sensing and measuring in the domain of infrastructure engineering. The practical sessions will give hands-on experience with a range of sensing and measurement technologies in a problem-solving context. Students who develop proficiency in the practice of this subject will be able to apply this knowledge in the workplace for capturing and sensing the environment.
The subject content is based on the fundamental insight that, since no exact measurement exists, we always observe phenomena with uncertainty. Error theory and concepts of sensing and measurement are discussed and accompanied by computations such as levelling, traversing, IoT, positioning, deformation monitoring, map projections and the shape of the Earth, data capturing, map preparation and incorporation of field surveys into drafting, modelling applications, and Digital Twins. The fieldwork will make arrangements for on-campus and online students.
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Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- SILO 1. Apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals relevant to spatial systems;
- SILO 2. Design and acquire field sensing and measurements using modern technologies in a team;
- SILO 3. Process measurements to produce various outputs showing real environment and elevation with appropriate accuracy and visual representation;
- SILO 4. Incorporate captured data into modelling and drafting software packages;
- SILO 5. Apply the processes involved in representing the contiguous real world in a metric abstracted form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have the:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-SPATENG Master of Spatial Engineering
- MC-DINFENG Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
OR
VCE mathematics
OR
equivalent
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual Assessment: Oral Practical Exam. (15 minute duration requiring approximately 40 hours of work). Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)'s 1 and 2.
| During the examination period | 30% |
One Individual online test (30 minute duration requiring 12 hours of work). Addressing ILO's 1 and 2.
| Week 6 | 10% |
One individual online test (30 minute duration requiring 12 hours of work). Addressing ILO's 1 and 2.
| Week 10 | 10% |
Group Assessment: Three group reports (10% each) (1000 words equivalent per report) showing progress through the fieldwork tasks (which have arrangements for on campus and online students). Due in weeks 4, 5 and 7. Addressing ILO's 1 -5.
| From Week 4 to Week 7 | 30% |
Group Assessment: One group report (2000 words equivalent per report) showing competency through fieldwork tasks. Addressing ILO's 1 - 5.
| Week 12 | 20% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Davood Shojaei Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Flipped classroom: 1 hour on video-recorded material per week; 1 hour on interactive practice session per week. Labs: 3 hours with a demonstrator per week; Self-guided research/lab hours for the project Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Davood Shojaei
email: shojaeid@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notesThis subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the Bachelor of ScienceLEARNING AND TEACHING METHODSThis unit takes a Project Based Learning approach where the theory is reinforced through application in field surveying projects.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCESNoneCAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSPresenters from industry and government contribute to the lecture series in the unit, giving both applied and economic perspectives to the process of sensing and meaurement. The survey tasks are undertaken according to the legislative requirements contained in the relevant Victorian Acts of Parliament.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Science Course Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering Course Bachelor of Design Major Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Civil Engineering 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.
- 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: 11 April 2024