Course Title: Spatial Information Science Principles

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Spatial Information Science Principles

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM1044

City Campus

Undergraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
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 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

GEOM1044

City Campus

Undergraduate

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 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM1044

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 UGRDFx2020 (ZZZZ)

Course Coordinator: Dr Gang-Jun Liu

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2425

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 the 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 BH117 Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours)

1.2 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the spatial models and mathematical methods used in contemporary practice.
1.3 Understand 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 should be able to:

  1. Describe and apply extended knowledge of geographical information science and GIS-based principles of spatial data analysis 
  2. Perform GIS-based spatial analytical and visualisation techniques and workflows for set tasks of spatial data analysis
  3. Design and implement suitable GIS-based spatial analytical and visualisation techniques and workflows for solving a wide range of real-world geographical problems
  4. 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
  5. Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, including non-specialists, using a variety of written and graphical communication methods 


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 (3)
Weighting 30%
Supporting CLOs 1, 2, 4 and 5

Assessment Task 2: GIS Project Proposal
Weighting 10%
Supporting CLOs 2, 3, 4 and 5

Assessment Task 3: GIS Project Submission
Weighting 30%
Supporting CLOs 2, 3, 4 and 5

Assessment Task 4: Test
Weighting 30%
Supporting CLOs 1, 2, 4 and 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.