Course Title: Geodesy and Satellite Navigation Systems
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Geodesy and Satellite Navigation Systems
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM2119 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
GEOM2119 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025 |
GEOM2120 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2020 |
Course Coordinator: Simon Fuller
Course Coordinator Phone: N/A
Course Coordinator Email: simon.fuller@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 12.12.21
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to Geometrical and Physical Geodesy. It reinforces your knowledge and skills about the concepts upon which the science of geodesy is based and the mathematical tools applied. It examines how terrestrial and increasingly space-based geodetic measurements and techniques are used to define, maintain and use global and local coordinate reference systems. The Earth’s gravity field, and how it is used to define and relate gravimetric and geometric vertical reference surfaces, is investigated through the study of physical geodesy.
Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH116 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours)
PLO 1.2 Knowledge Capability - Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the spatial models and mathematical methods used in contemporary practice.
PLO 1.3 Knowledge Capability - Apply specialist bodies of knowledge in Surveying and Geospatial Science
PLO 2.1 Technical Capability - Apply standard and advanced techniques to solve a range of measurement and data management problems.
PLO 2.2 Technical Capability - Proficiently perform spatial computations in two and three dimensions.
PLO 2.3 Technical Capability - Be proficient in the recording, storage, management and reporting of spatial information.
PLO 2.4 Technical Capability - Proficiently perform specialised survey computations.
PLO 4.1 Communication Skills - Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical presentations to peers and a wider audience.
PLO 5.1 Personal and Professional Awareness - Appreciate the environmental, social, legal and international aspects of actions and decisions in Surveying and Geospatial Science.
BH116P23 - Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
PLO1 Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, technologies and practices that underpin the significance of surveying in society.
PLO4 Critically analyse and synthesize principles of scientific inquiry using surveying methods linked to theory in order to verify their accuracy and recognise the importance of replication and generalisation
BH117P23 - Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours)
PLO1 Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, technologies, and specialist practices in the geospatial science.
PLO2 Critically analyse and evaluate geospatial data from different sources, standards, and governance for supporting a range of applications, using methods, tools, and technologies in the geospatial discipline.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Compare global geometric coordinate reference frames and their application to a dynamic Earth for the definition of local geodetic datums.
- Apply gravity-based coordinate reference systems (physical geodesy) for defining and comparing heights and height datums.
- Integrate and analyse measurements from terrestrial and space-based measurement systems to generate coordinates in terms of coordinate reference frames.
- Generate, apply and assess transformations between local and global coordinate frames.
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course you will be involved in a series of lectorials, tutorials, class tests and assignment projects. You will work both individually and in groups on assignments that are designed to apply knowledge gained in lectorials and tutorials; build your skills in operating geodetic software and web-based services; and gain overall experience in current geodetic practices within the geospatial and surveying industry sector.
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning resources will consist of lecture materials; online websites and databases; reference papers and texts; and software applications.
As an RMIT student you have access to extensive learning resources provided in the school and in the RMIT Library. Our library offers comprehensive services and facilities, geared to assist you in completing your studies successfully. The Geospatial Subject Guide (http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial) provides access to reference information.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Space & Terrestrial Geodesy Tasks
Weighting 35% (Assignments, Exercises, and Practicals)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4
Assessment Task 2: Physical Geodesy & Reference Frames Tasks
Weighting 25% (Exercises and Practicals)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 4
Assessment Task 3: Industry Partnered Assessments
Weighting 20% (Exercises and Tests)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 4: Class Exercises
Weighting 20% (Exercises, Activities, and Tests)
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4