Course Title: Geovisualisation
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Geovisualisation
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM2140 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
GEOM2140 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2024 |
GEOM2142 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
GEOM2142 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Amy Griffin
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2338
Course Coordinator Email: amy.griffin@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 012.12.017
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn professional mapmaking skills that will allow you to design convincing maps from a range of spatial data. The course advances your understanding of spatial data available in Victoria and issues concerning the creation and use of this data. It also advances your understanding of cartographic design principles, graphic layout and typography for maps at various scales and the selection and application of essential mapping methods.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BH117 Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours):
1.3 Understand specialist bodies of knowledge in geospatial science.
1.4 Discern research directions and advances within the discipline.
2.3 Be proficient in the recording, storage, management, representation and reporting of spatial information.
2.4 Use cartographic design skills for the visualisation and representation of information.
3.1 Design and implement solutions to complex problems.
4.1 Communicate effectively by means of oral, written and graphical presentations to peers and a wider audience.
On completion of this course you should be able to:
- Create a range of usable map products that include data from different sources.
- Apply thematic mapping methods to design maps to a professional standard.
- Identify and resolve issues associated with the creation and integration of geospatial data for the production of maps.
- Review and apply cartographic design principles, graphic layout and typography.
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.
A Subject Guide is available from the University Library at http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Early Assessment Task: Map Projections Assignment
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 2: Mapping and Design Practicals Portfolio
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 3: Map Design Assignment
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4
Assessment Task 4: Formative Quiz (1)
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 3 & 4
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.