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Spatial Industry Internship (GEOM90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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AIMS
In this subject the student will be hosted for 100 hours of project work within a private or public sector organization involved in the surveying and spatial information industry. A program of study/work will be prescribed in the first week of the semester. This subject will require the student to integrate and apply knowledge from their University study to new and more complex situations they typically encountered in their course. Evidence of development of an enhanced knowledge of their subject matter and/or advanced capability in the use and development of associated technologies employed in the collaborative project work will need to be demonstrated.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The learning activities will be discussed and agreed between the academic coordinator, the host and the student.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of their subject matter
- Interpret their knowledge on the basis of requirements of the surveying and spatial information industry
- Demonstrate an advanced capability in the use and development of associated technologies employed in the collaborative project work.
Generic skills
On successful completion students should have:
- Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
- Understanding of the business environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
- Ability to manage information and documentation
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have approval of the Subject and Program Co-ordinator prior to enrolling in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90033 | Internship |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
ISYS90080 IT Industry Placement
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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A work plan of 500 words, for the internship and indicative examples of portfolio entries. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 2 is addressed in the work plan
| Due one quarter of the way through the semester | 5% |
A portfolio of examples of work 100 pages maximum, undertaken during the internship, presented for assessment by the host and the academic coordinator. ILOs 1,2 and 3 are addressed in the portfolio of work
| End of semester | 50% |
Reflective report of not more than 2500 words. ILO 2 is addressed in the report.
| End of semester | 45% |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
200 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is not offered in 2016.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
This subject will be conducted through an off campus industry placement. Students will be required to meet with the course coordinator regularly during the internship period. The meeting schedule will be established once the internship period has been finalised.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
The student will be hosted by a relevant industry sponsor and their work supervised by a relevant person in the organisation. Real world problems and tasks of value to the industry sponsor will be pursued by the students. The student will also participate in standard organisational procedures and protocols for developing and delivering the outcomes of their work as well as understanding the broader objectives of their work by the sponsor.
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
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: 24 January 2023