Course Title: Prepare and present GIS data
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: GEOM5121C
Course Title: Prepare and present GIS data
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 Program Manager: Thierry Demathieu
Ph: 9925 8359
Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
William M. Ntuwah
Email : william.ntuwah@rmit.edu.au
Phone: 99254445
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 prepare and present geographic information systems (GIS) data to meet user requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS4038A Prepare and present GIS data |
Element: |
1. Identify presentation deliverables. |
Element: |
2. Format data. |
Element: |
3. Present data, and review outcomes. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn to prepare and present geographic information systems (GIS) data to meet user requirements
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.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Teaching Schedule
This is an indicative teaching schedule; refer to the blackboard for any changes or announcements.
| Week | Topic | Element | Assessment |
| Week 1 | Introduction to Course Outline Assessment Tasks & Dates Introduction to ArcMap/GIS Software |
Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 1 of 8 |
| Week 2 | Symbolising Features - SDN 1368 | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 2 of 8 |
| Week 3 | Import Excel data into GIS | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 3 of 8 |
| Week 4 | Map underground utilities SDN1474 | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 4 of 8 |
| Week 5 | Launch Lynda.com website and create a profile of yourself | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 5 of 8 |
| Week 6 | Organise the map (Linda.com) | Element 1, 2 | Assessment 1 35% |
| Week 7 | Explore attribute tables (Linda .com) | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 6 of 8 |
| Week 8 | Linda.com -Up and Running with ArcGIS (submit the course cerificate) | Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 7 of 8 |
| Week 9 | Argyle square reconnaissance Create a data dictionary Import a data dictionary into Juno SB |
Element 1, 2 | Portfolio 8 of 8 |
| Week 10 | Argyle square feature survey - Download data into ArcMap | Element 1, 2 | Assessment 1 due |
| Week 11 | Argyle square feature survey - Download data into ArcMap | Element 1, 2 | |
| Week 12 | Produce a feature plan of Argyle Square | Element 1, 2 | |
| Week 13 | Yarra Bend reconnaissance - Create a data dictionary of Yarra Bend | Element 1, 2 | Assessment 2 35% |
| Week 14 | Create a data dictionary Import a data dictionary into Juno SB - Yarra Bend feature survey |
Element 1, 2 | |
| Week 15 | Yarra Bend feature survey | Element 1, 2 | |
| Week 16 | Portfolio submission | Element 1, 2 | Assessment 2 due |
| Week 17 | Feedback | Element 1, 2 | |
| Week 18 | Feedback | Element 1, 2 |
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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts
Check the Library Subject Guides: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
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 % |
|
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 1- GIS |
50 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 2 - GIS |
50 |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element / Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
1.1 |
X |
X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
3.1 |
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
3.3 |
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 |
Weight |
Due date |
Task 1 |
Assessment 1- GIS |
35% |
Week 10 |
Task 2 |
Assessment 2 - GIS |
35% |
Week 16 |
| Task 3 | Portfolio | 30% |
Assessment Matrix
| Element / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 |
| 1.1 | X | X |
| 1.2 | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | X |
| 2.2 | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | X |
| 3.1 | X | X |
| 3.2 | X | X |
| 3.3 | 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.
Other Information
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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