Course Title: GIS Principles
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: GIS Principles
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM1163 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016 |
GEOM1163 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Summer2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2023 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM1163 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ), PGRDFx2020 (All) |
Course Coordinator: Dr Gang-Jun Liu
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99252425
Course Coordinator Email: gang-jun.liu@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 012.12.17
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Required Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
This course will extend your prior knowledge of geographic information science and principles of GIS-based spatial data analysis through lectorials. You will learn GIS-based techniques and workflows, work with a variety of digital geographical datasets, and perform a range of advanced spatial analytical tasks through guided lab practicals. You will also apply a wide range of GIS-based operations and procedures for solving specified real-world geographical problems by designing and implementing a relevant GIS project, in which you will act as the project manager, your course coordinator as your client, and other classmates as your consultants.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes for MC265 Master of Geospatial Science:
1.2 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of spatial models and mathematical methods used in contemporary practice.
1.3 Identify and elaborate specialist bodies of knowledge in surveying and geospatial science.
2.1 Apply standard and advanced techniques to solve a range of measurement and data management problems.
2.3 Be proficient in the recording, storage, management and reporting of spatial information.
3.2 Interpret and critically analyse results and make informed judgments on the appropriateness of solutions.
4.1 Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical presentations to peers and a wider audience.
6.2 Work with others and contribute in a constructive manner to group and team activities.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Describe and apply extended knowledge of geographical information science and GIS-based principles of spatial data analysis
- Perform GIS-based spatial analytical and visualisation techniques and workflows for set tasks of spatial data analysis
- Design and implement suitable GIS-based spatial analytical and visualisation techniques and workflows for solving a wide range of real-world geographical problems
- Interpret and critically analyse results of GIS-based spatial analytical and visualisation techniques and workflows and make informed judgments on the appropriateness of solutions given the specified practical context
- Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, including non-specialists, using a variety of written and graphical communication method
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Lab Practical Exercises
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 4 & 5
Assessment Task 2: GIS Project Proposal
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4 & 5
Assessment Task 3: GIS Project Submission
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4 & 5
Assessment Task 4: Written Test
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 4 & 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.