Course Title: Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2010
Course Code: COSC5958C
Course Title: Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5237 - Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
William Ntuwah
+61 3 99254445
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NONE
Course Description
This unit relates to extracting, comparing and manipulating data in response to customer requests.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LGAPLEM508A Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems |
Element: |
1. Develop procedures for manipulation and analysis of data |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Desired data format is specified and based on job requirements. |
Element: |
2. Establish models required to provide outcome |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Applicability of existing tools, models, theories, applications and solutions is evaluated. |
Element: |
3. Analyse data |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Steps to be undertaken to analyse and manipulate data are specified. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Classroom &/or tutorial instruction in Mathematics required for designing, computing and setting out basic engineering surveying projects.
Teaching Schedule
The teaching schedule is available in the Distributed Learning System (Blackboard). Refer to it for any changes or announcements.
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Acts and Regulations Occupational Health and Safety Commission. |
References
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Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
• Suitable procedures are developed.
• New procedures are documented.
• Appropriate models are used and/or created
Assessment Tasks
Observation, using a skills checklist of performance of elements of competency as designated for this unit to the required standard.during practical work exercises.
Assessment Matrix
Element 1 | Develop procedures for manipulation and analysis of data | Assignment 1 |
Element 2 | Establish models required to provide outcome | Assignment 2 |
Element 3 | Analyse data | Assignment 3 |
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