UC009 - Undergraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science

Plan: UC009 - Undergraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure

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Approach to learning and assessment

Geospatial Science is a highly practical discipline, and this underpins the learning environment in the program. The primary modes of delivery are online lectures, tutorials and extensive practical activities. While most courses in the program are delivered online, some activities such as practical and/or laboratory sessions may require on-campus attendance.

All courses use CANVAS for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems, past exams and/or other relevant documents. You will have the opportunity to engage in field excursions, camps and other off-site activities. Activities are also held at our specialist computer laboratories within the School. Group work is encouraged and fostered through these practical activities.

The approaches to teaching and learning, that will form the basis of your learning experiences, include:

• Practical activities that engage you in real world situations;
• Projects that simulate industry activity and, in some cases, are conducted with industry;
• Learning activities that build upon the fundamental skills required for work in the geospatial sciences;
• Learning activities that require you to participate in team development;

Assessment is multi-faceted and may consist of tests, practical reports, field work, projects and assignments. Oral presentations are required in a number of courses. The forms of assessment used will vary for each course, given the differing objectives.

Most of the assessments you complete will enable the teaching staff to provide you with constructive feedback. This will enable you to improve your future performances. If you are not receiving helpful feedback please speak to the teaching staff and consult the RMIT University assessment policy linked here: www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy

The Study and Learning Centre (SLC) is able to provide support for all students with Maths, English, Chemistry, and general Study Skills.

This program has inherent requirements. If you have a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition or are the primary carer of individuals with a disability it is possible to have adjustments arranged and negotiated to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

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Work integrated learning

This program does not include a Work Integrated Learning experience. This is a program builds foundational knowledge as a pathway to the RMIT Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours) which contains Work Integrated Learning courses in year two and year three.

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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 Course:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Spatial Information Science Fundamentals 12 GEOM1033 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Engineering Mathematics 12 MATH2395 City Campus Scientific Skills and Communication 12 ONPS2334 City Campus Cartography 1 12 GEOM2077 City Campus GPS Mapping 12 GEOM2139 City Campus Environmental Sustainability 12 ENVI1192 City Campus The Changing Environment 12 ENVI1146 City Campus
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