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Sensing and Measurement (GEOM20015)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

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: 7 September 2023

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: 7 September 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual Assessment: Oral Practical Exam. (15 minute duration requiring approximately 40 hours of work). Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)'s 1 and 2.

  • 15 minutes
During the examination period30%

One Individual online test (30 minute duration requiring 12 hours of work). Addressing ILO's 1 and 2.

  • 30 minutes
Week 610%

One individual online test (30 minute duration requiring 12 hours of work). Addressing ILO's 1 and 2.

  • 30 minutes
Week 1010%

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.

  • 40 hours (of work required)
From Week 4 to Week 730%

Group Assessment: One group report (2000 words equivalent per report) showing competency through fieldwork tasks. Addressing ILO's 1 - 5.

  • 25 hours (of work required)
Week 1220%

Additional details

The subject will be Dual delivery.

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorDavood Shojaei
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursFlipped 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023
    Census date31 August 2023
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2023
    Assessment period ends17 November 2023

    Semester 2 contact information

    Davood Shojaei

    email: shojaeid@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Additional delivery details

On Campus delivery.

Last updated: 7 September 2023

Further information

Last updated: 7 September 2023