Course Title: Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: COSC7351C
Course Title: Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5320 - Diploma of 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
Surveying Senior Educator: Thierry Demathieu
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 9925 8359
Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: William Ntuwah
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 99254445
Email: william.ntuwah@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Stephen Falzon
School of Engineering (TAFE)
Ph: 9925 8359
Email: stephenjoseph.falzon@rmit.edu.au
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 use spreadsheet software to complete spatial tasks using complex spatial data. The skills and knowledge required in this unit focus on creating complex spreadsheets to store and retrieve spatial data.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS5060A Use complex spreadsheets for spatial information |
Element: |
1. Prepare the task. |
Element: |
2. Evaluate and standardise spreadsheet operation. |
Element: |
3. Develop a linked worksheet solution. |
Element: |
4. Use spreadsheets. |
Element: |
5. Finalise the task. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to:
- Use logical functions in survey data computations
- Apply micros to automate spreadsheet operations
- Solve problems related to survey operations
The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.
Teaching Schedule
This is an indicative teaching schedule, refer to the Blackboard for any changes or announcements
| Session/Date | Topic | Elements | Assessment |
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1 (11/02/14) |
Creating Simple worksheet • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements - Covering Element 1 • Enter data, manipulate simple data using formula |
Element 4 | Brief overview of semester one. Creating simple worksheets/formula |
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2 (18/02/14) |
Formulae in problem solving • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements- Covering Element 1 • Apply multiplication, Addition and Trigonometric ratios in problem solving - Covering Element 4
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Element 1 & 4 | Class activity will involve reducing raw data gathered in the field and process using spreadsheet REFERENCE: Excel for Engineers & Scientists SC Bloch |
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3 (25/02/14) |
Workbook with multiple worksheet • Learn how to use multiple sheets • Compute misclose of level run and Arithmetic checks • Compute adjusted reduced levels |
Element 1 & 2 |
Compute height difference for each triangle. Reference: SDN 1277 |
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4 (04/03/14) |
Relative, Absolute and mixed cell addresses • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements • Link Data entry, Computed Rise & Fall, Adjusted Reduced level • Apply absolute and relative cell references in differential levelling |
Element 1,2,4 & 5 |
Compute the height differences Reference SDN 1282 |
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5 (11/03/14) |
Logical Functions • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements • Link data entry, Computed Rise & Fall, Adjusted Reduced levels • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Apply IF statement in Rise and Fall columns |
Element 1,2,3,4& 5 |
Assessment 1 Compute the height differences Reference SDN1283 |
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6 (18/03/14) |
Logical Functions • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements • Link Data entry, Reduced Angles and measured distances • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Draw reduced measured angles using a pie chart |
Element 1,2,3 & 5 |
Assessment 1(Continued)
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7 (25/03/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Adjust seats and computers to suit the ergonomic requirements • Link Data entry, Reduced Angles and measured distances • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Draw reduced measured angles using a pie chart |
Element 1,2,3 & 5 |
Compute height differences from Instrument station to PMs Reference: SDN 1352
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8 (01/04/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link computed bearings and coordinates
• Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 |
Compute height differences from Instrument station to PMs
Assessment 1 Due |
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9 (08/04/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 | |
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10 (15/04/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 | Compute height differences from Instrument station to PMs Compute height differences between PMs and Reduced levels Adjust reduced angles and compute missing sistances Compute bearings from computed internal angles Compute coordinates from bearings and distances of PMs |
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11 (29/04/14) |
Application - Project 1
• Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy
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Element 2,3 & 4 | Compute height differences from Instrument station to PMs Compute height differences between PMs and Reduced levels Adjust reduced angles and compute missing distances Compute bearings from computed internal angles Compute coordinates from bearings and distances of PMs |
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12 (06/05/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 |
Compute height differences from Instrument station to PMs Reference: Coordinate Transformation template Assessment 2 |
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13 (13/05/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 |
Compute adjusted coordinated for PMs 901,902,730 & 903 Reference: Coordinate Transformation template |
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14 (20/05/14) |
Application – Project 1 • Use traverse spreadsheet to link collected and computed data • Use Micros to automate spreadsheet operation • Enter data in a traverse spreadsheet , compute local coordinates and accuracy |
Element 2,3 & 4 |
Compute adjusted coordinated for PMs 732,733 & 733 Reference: Coordinate Transformation template
Assessment 2 Due |
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15 (27/05/14) |
Application – Project 1 Use spreadsheets for Circular curves comps |
Element 4 | Compute Coordinates from Tangent Tangent Point
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16 (03/06/14) |
Application – Project 1 Use spreadsheets for Circular curves comps |
Element 4 | Compute coordinate from Centre of Radius |
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17 (10/06/14) |
TEST | Element 1,2,3,4 & 5 | CLOSED BOOK TEST |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Check the Library Subject Guides:
http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
http://rmit.libguides.com/surveyingandspatial
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competence
Assessment Tasks
Assessment |
Weight % |
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Assessment 1 |
Written Assessment |
25 |
Assessment 2 |
Test |
35 |
Assessment 3 |
Portfolio |
40 |
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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X |
1.2 |
X |
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X |
1.3 |
X |
|
X |
1.4 |
X |
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X |
2.1 |
X |
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X |
2.2 |
X |
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X |
3.1 |
X |
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X |
3.2 |
X |
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X |
3.3 |
X |
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X |
3.4 |
X |
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X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
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4.4 |
X |
X |
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4.5 |
X |
X |
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4.6 |
X |
X |
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4.7 |
X |
X |
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5.1 |
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X |
X |
5.2 |
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X |
X |
5.3 |
|
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 Task 1 – Weight 25% Due date Week 8
Assessment Task 2 – Weight 35% Due date Week 14
TEST - Weight 40% Due date Week 17
All assessment tasks need to be succesfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment.
CHD (80-100%): Competent with High Distinction
CDI (70-79%): Competent with Distinction
CC (60-69%): Competent with Credit
CAG (50-59%): Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC (<50%): Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit an assessment
Assessment Matrix
| Element 1,2,3,4 & 5 | Assessment 1 | 25% | Week 8 |
| Element 1,2,3,4 & 5 | Assessment 2 | 35% | Week 14 |
| Element 1,2,3,4 & 5 | Closed Book Test | 40% | Week 17 |
Other Information
Underpinning Skills and Knowledge
• literacy skills to:
• evaluate the purposes and uses of various features of spreadsheets
• use a variety of strategies for planning and reviewing own work
• numeracy skills to:
• apply trigonometrical functions when using spreadsheets
• collate and present data, graphs and related references
• solve spatial and surveying computations
• database structures, including the relationship of spatial features of database
• formatting and design of spreadsheets and their impact on the presentation and readability of data
• surveying and spatial information services (SSIS) reference systems
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