MC265 - Master of Geospatial Science

Plan: MC265 - Master of Geospatial Science
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach 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. Career Development Learning (CDL) experiences are embedded within the program and provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to manage your career and development throughout your life. 

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. 

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since 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, reflective journals, and (where required by Professional Accreditation bodies) end of semester examinations.

Please note that if you have a disability, long-term medical condition and/ or mental health condition ELS can support you to create reasonable adjustments to ensure you can participate in your studies. You can contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) unit if you would like to find out more. Information about ELS can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning. 

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. 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University 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; and
• these interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning;

Any or all of these aspects of a WIL experience may be in a simulated workplace environment.

You will undertake specific course(s) that focus on work integrated learning (WIL).  You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a work place setting and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

WIL Courses Include:

GEOM2066 - Satellite Positioning

In this course you will gain practical experience in using GPS to capture geographic and attribute data using data dictionaries and GPS receivers.

GEOM2072 - Dissertation, GEOM2073 - Dissertation Part A (Preparation) and GEOM2074 - Dissertation Part B (Implementation).

In these courses you will conduct research by liaising with industry to define/create a problem; undertake an analysis and create a report; and finally present your research and receive feedback from industry partners.

Additionally, you may choose to undertake the following WIL option course:

GEOM2171 - Geospatial Science Work Experience

In this course 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. 

Note for International students: Please be aware that visa condition 8105 - Work Restrictions states that student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. If you take these courses (GEOM2163 and GEOM2164), hours completed during the work experience placement will count towards the 48 hours a fortnight you are permitted to do.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus GIS Fundamentals 12 GEOM1159 City Campus Database Concepts 12 ISYS1055 City Campus Satellite Positioning 12 GEOM2066 City Campus Remote Sensing 12 GEOM2173 City Campus GIS Principles 12 GEOM1163 City Campus Cartography and Visualisation 12 GEOM2069 City Campus Geospatial Programming 12 GEOM2157 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Geospatial Science Options:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus GIS Analytics 12 GEOM2152 City Campus Human Geography 12 HUSO2442 City Campus Advanced GIS 12 GEOM2151 City Campus Geovisualisation 12 GEOM2142 City Campus Satellites and Space Debris 12 GEOM2172 City Campus Geospatial Science Work Experience 12 GEOM2171 City Campus
AND
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Year Two of Program
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Research Methods 12 BIOL2411 City Campus Research Methods in Engineering 12 OENG1120 City Campus
AND
{
Complete the following One (1) Course:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Dissertation 48 GEOM2072 City Campus
OR
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Dissertation Part A (Preparation) 24 GEOM2073 City Campus Dissertation Part B (Implementation) 24 GEOM2074 City Campus
}
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Geospatial Science Options:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus GIS Analytics 12 GEOM2152 City Campus Human Geography 12 HUSO2442 City Campus Advanced GIS 12 GEOM2151 City Campus Geovisualisation 12 GEOM2142 City Campus Satellites and Space Debris 12 GEOM2172 City Campus Geospatial Science Work Experience 12 GEOM2171 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Option Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus GIS Analytics 12 GEOM2152 City Campus Human Geography 12 HUSO2442 City Campus Advanced GIS 12 GEOM2151 City Campus Geovisualisation 12 GEOM2142 City Campus Satellites and Space Debris 12 GEOM2172 City Campus Geospatial Science Work Experience 12 GEOM2171 City Campus Strategic Planning issues 12 ARCH1261 City Campus Planning Theory 12 ARCH1272 City Campus Spatial Thinking and Urban Design 12 ARCH1274 City Campus Integrated Transport Planning 12 ARCH3352 City Campus Urban Economics and Spatial Development 12 ARCH1408 City Campus Artificial Intelligence 12 COSC1125 City Campus Algorithms and Analysis 12 COSC1285 City Campus Advanced Programming 12 COSC1295 City Campus Programming Fundamentals 12 COSC2531 City Campus Big Data Management 12 COSC2636 City Campus Big Data Processing 12 COSC2637 City Campus Statutory Planning 12 ENVI1134 City Campus Ecology 12 ENVI1238 City Campus Information Systems Risk Management 12 INTE2396 City Campus Project Management 12 MANU2123 City Campus Optimisation for Decision Making 12 MATH2468 City Campus Forecasting 12 MATH1307 City Campus Multivariate Analysis Techniques 12 MATH1309 City Campus Regression Analysis 12 MATH1312 City Campus Time Series Analysis 12 MATH1318 City Campus Introduction to Statistical Computing 12 MATH1322 City Campus Applied Analytics 12 MATH1324 City Campus Essential Mathematics 12 MATH2267 City Campus Data Visualisation and Communication 12 MATH2270 City Campus
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Program transition plan

Semester 1, 2024 Transition Plan

Minor amendments have been made to your program effective semester 1, 2024. If you have completed any course that is now removed, your credit will still count towards your completion.

Details of amendment:

1. The following option courses have been added:

• GEOM2172 Satellites and Space Debris
• GEOM2171 Geospatial Science Work Experience

2. The following option courses have been removed:

• ENVI1096 Resource Management
• GEOM2153 Physical Geography
• GEOM2076 Land Development
• GEOM2080 Cartography 2
• GEOM2082 Cartography 3
• ISYS2445 Research Methods
• ENVI1207 The Professional Scientist
• ARCH1264 Heritage and Environmental Design
• COSC1092 Scripting Language Programming
• COSC1165 Intelligent Web Systems
• COSC1283 Programming Techniques
• COSC2111 Data Mining
• COSC2207 Advanced Programming Techniques
• COSC2407 Database Systems
• ENVI1162 Ecosystems and Human Impact
• ENVI1215 The Hydrosphere
• ENVI1216 The Atmosphere
• ENVI1217 The Soil Environment
• ISYS1072 Knowledge and Data Warehousing
• ISYS1078 Web Search Engines and Information Retrieval
• ISYS1166 The Digital Information Environment
• MATH1298 Analysis of Categorical Data
• MATH1319 Analysis of Large Data Sets
• MATH2269 Applied Bayesian Statistics
• ONPS2636 Science Work Project
• AERO2572 UAS Advanced Operations

3. The following courses have a new course code with no change to course title or content:

Course title	Old code	New code
Remote Sensing	GEOM2128	GEOM2173
Human Geography	HUSO2150	HUSO2442
Ecology	ENVI1210	ENVI1238
Optimisation for Decision Making	MATH1293	MATH2468

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This program replaces MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Science).  If you commenced MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Science) in Semester 2, 2016 or earlier, you may continue in MC058 and graduate after completing 144 credit points. 

Alternatively you may transition into this program and graduate after completing 192 credit points and you will receive an AQF compliant qualification. 

If you elect not to transfer to MC265 you will need to complete MC058 Master of Applied Science (Geospatial Information) (which is not AQF compliant) by the end of 2019.

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