Course Title: Read and interpret image data

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: GEOM5134C

Course Title: Read and interpret image data

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4336 - Certificate IV in Surveying

Course Contact: Program manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to interpret information from various types of image data. It requires the ability to identify, analyse and evaluate image data to fulfil project requirements. Functions would be carried out under limited supervision and within organisational guidelines.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4026A Read and interpret image data

Element:

1 Apply understanding of image data.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Basic principles of image data are applied in the context of the project objective and project survey area.

1.2 Possible sources of image data are identified.
1.3 Properties of different types of image data are identified.
1.4 Constraints of different types of image data are identified.
1.5 Spatial reference systems are accessed as required.
1.6 Process of obtaining ground control for photogrammetric mapping is reviewed.

Element:

2 Calculate information from image data.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Scale of digital and hard copy image data is determined.

2.2 Problems involving acquired image data are solved according to organisational policies and principles

Element:

3 Interpret image data.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Information from acquired image data is used to fulfil project objectives.

3.2 Data image problems are resolved where possible.

Element:

4 Document activity.

Performance Criteria:

                4.1 Required documentation is completed according to organisational policies.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning via blackboard

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Session 1 - Introduction to GIS

Session 2 - Juno data reduction in GIS

Session 3 - Introduction to Structured Query Language ( SQL)

Session 4 - Introduction to Arc Map


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

 Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.

Assessment Tasks

 

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight

Task 1

Class activity Session 1

25%

Task 2

Class activity Session 2

25%

Task 3

Class activity Session 3

25%

Task 4

Class activity Session 4

25%

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

1.1

X

X

 

 

1.2

X

X

 

 

1.3

X

X

 

 

1.4

X

X

 

 

1.5

X

X

 

 

1.6

X

X

 

 

2.1

 

 

X

X

2.2

 

 

X

X

3.1

 

 

X

X

3.2

 

 

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

X

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

 

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight

Task 1

Class activity Session 1

25%

Task 2

Class activity Session 2

25%

Task 3

Class activity Session 3

25%

Task 4

Class activity Session 4

25%


Assessment Matrix

 

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

1.1

X

X

 

 

1.2

X

X

 

 

1.3

X

X

 

 

1.4

X

X

 

 

1.5

X

X

 

 

1.6

X

X

 

 

2.1

 

 

X

X

2.2

 

 

X

X

3.1

 

 

X

X

3.2

 

 

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

X

 

Other Information

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre  to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
 

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
 

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
 

Special Consideration:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  to find more information about special consideration.
 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.
 

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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