Course Title: Undertake spatial information services research and development
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: GEOM5108C
Course Title: Undertake spatial information services research and development
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6098 - Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Thierry Demathieu
03 9925 8359
thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
William Ntuwah
03 9925 4445
william.ntuwah@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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 undertake research and development within the spatial information services (SIS) area. It requires the ability to demonstrate a broad and specialised spatial data knowledge base, and to incorporate technical and creative skills to plan and execute activity to meet deliverables. Functions will entail complying with and developing or amending organisational guidelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSIS6010A Undertake spatial information services research and development |
Element: |
1. Identify specific data and information requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Organisational guidelines are analysed to determine |
Element: |
2. Identify research requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of research is clarified. |
Element: |
3. Obtain data. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Literature and information searches are undertaken to |
Element: |
4. Prepare draft research proposal. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Information is included in the research proposal |
Element: |
5. Produce final research proposal. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Research proposal is developed according to |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials,practicals, class discussion,
seminar presentations, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentations, site visits, and interaction with
individuals and groups within the Surveying and Spatial area.
The project will be undertaken in the current or simulated student workplace.
Teaching Schedule
The teaching schedule is available in the Distributed Learning System (Blackboard). Refer to it for any changes or announcements.
Week | Description | Task/Assessments |
19 | Introduction and Overview of Course | |
20 | Identify specific data and information requirements | |
21 - 18 July 2012 |
Identify research requirements | Major Project Phase 1 |
22 | Identify research requirements |
|
23 | Identify research requirements | |
24 | Obtain data | |
25 | Obtain data | |
26 | Obtain data | |
27 | Obtain data | Major Project Phase 2 |
28 | Prepare draft research proposal | |
29 | Prepare draft research proposal | |
30 | Prepare draft research proposal | |
31 | Produce final research proposal | |
32 | Produce final research proposal | |
33 | Produce final research proposal | Major Project Phase 3 |
34 | Major project deliverables |
|
35 | Major project deliverables | |
36 | Major project deliverables | Major Project presentation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Refer to: http://rmit.libguides.com/spatial
Overview of Assessment
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.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to complete the following four assessment tasks:
1. Assignment Weight 20% - Week 21
2. Assignment Weight 20% - Week 27
3. Project Weight 40% - Week 33
4. Presentation Weight 20% - Week 36
Grading Criteria
NYC 0-49% Not yet competence
CAG 50 – 59% Competence Achieved -Graded
CC 60 – 69% Competence with credit
CDI 70 – 79% Competence with distinction
CHD 80-100% Competence with high distinction
All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element Percentage loading
Assignment One Element 1 and 2 20%
Assignment Two Element 3 20%
Project Element 4 and 5 40%
Presentation Element 1,2,3,4 and 5 20%
Other Information
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 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 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 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
lodge 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 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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