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Spatial Data Management (GEOM90008) // Further information
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Semester 1
Martin Tomko
email: tomkom@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Martin Tomko
email: tomkom@unimelb.edu.au
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- Subject notesLEARNING AND TEACHING METHODSThere will be lectures associated with weekly lab exercises to be done in a computing lab. Students are expected to interact with real systems and interact with each other in the labs.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCESDuckham, Sun and Worboys, 2024. GIS: A computing perspective, third edition, Routledge, ISBN: 9781466587199.Rigaux, Scholl and Voisard, 2002. Spatial databases: With application to GIS, Morgan Kaufmann, ISBN: 1558605886.Shekhar and Chawla, 2002. Spatial databases: A tour, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0130174807.Silberschatz, Korth and Sudarshan, Database System Concepts, McGraw Hill.CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKSSpatial data management is a fundamental professional skill for Spatial Information, Digital Infrastructure and Geographic Information Systems. Students will acquire knowledge in SQL and key database software packages, which will be essential for any future career they may aim to pursue.
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Type Name Course Master of Geography Course Master of Data Science Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Spatial - 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.
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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: 7 February 2025