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BH117 - Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours)
Plan: BH117P23 - Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours)
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of scheduled face-to-face and online classes and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities.
Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.
Assessments is this program are designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program. The assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, timed assessment, and end of semester examinations.
Inherent requirements
The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements,
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Science inherent requirements, which apply to Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours): https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-science
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:
- Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
- Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities
- Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.
Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.
The Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours) program places particular emphasis on equipping you so that you are able to readily assume productive roles in the surveying, mapping and geospatial information industry. A considerable quantity of practical work is included in the program, strongly linked to industry practice.
In this program you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.
The work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses for this program are:
- GEOM2163 Geospatial Science Project 1
- GEOM2114 Capstone Research (Design)
- GEOM2115 Capstone Research (Implementation)
- GEOM2083 Applied Geospatial Techniques
Geospatial Science Project 1 (GEOM2163) is the course where you will undertake, record and report on a work experience totalling at least 120 hours with an organisation or organisations related to surveying or geospatial science. This placement or activity may be local or international.
An important teaching approach within this program is that of the application of theory in real world applications where material presented in lectures is reinforced by practical exercises. This vocational orientation emphasis means that Geospatial Science is well equipped with a wide range of up-to-date facilities and resources including total stations, GPS equipment and GIS, remote sensing, mapping and visualisation software. Outdoor fieldwork exercises are conducted which provide you with authentic industry experience.
In these WIL courses, you will interact with organisations (industry, government and community) through discipline relevant projects and activities. These interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Top of pageProgram Structure
| For students who commence their study in this program from 1 January 2016 onwards, please note that some courses listed in this structure will have their course marks count toward your program's weighted average mark. Your weighted average mark will determine the honours level of your award once you have completed the program. If a course counts toward your weighted average mark, that fact will be stated in its course guide. In Enrolment Online, after you completed your course enrolment, you will be notified which of the enrolled courses will count toward the weighted average mark. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Program transition plan
Semester 1, 2024 Transition Plan
The following amendments were made to your program structure. These amendments will not impact your progress in the program.
GEOM2140 - Geovisualisation has been moved from Year 3 to Year 2
AERO2481 - Unmanned Aerial System Operations has been moved from Year 2 to Year 3
The following title change has occured:
GEOM2140 changed from Distributed Mapping to Geovisualisation
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