Course Title: Prepare and present GIS data

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: GEOM5147C

Course Title: Prepare and present GIS data

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5368 - Diploma of Surveying

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Coordinator: Greg Patterson

Teacher

Surveying Department School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10E
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 9218
Email: gregory.patterson@rmit.edu.au     Dr Indira Wittamperuma

Teacher

 Surveying Department School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS)
RMIT University
Building 51, Level 6, Room 10E
115 Queensberry St
Carlton 3053, Australia
Tel. +61 3 9925 4176
Email: indira.wittamperuma@rmit.edu.au     

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare and present a range of geographic information system (GIS) data using various media. The unit covers consulting and assessing to identify display specifications, and selecting and applying appropriate data formats and presentation media. The unit also covers gathering feedback as the basis for implementing quality improvements. It requires the ability to translate client requirements into an appropriate design and layout, and to adhere to copyright requirements and drawing standards to ensure quality of output.

The unit supports those who work in technical support positions in a surveying and spatial information services team.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSIS4038 Prepare and present GIS data

Element:

1. Prepare for display of GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Display specifications are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.
1.2. Extent, content and intended use of output are assessed, and display format and medium are selected according to organisational requirements.
1.3. Hardware, software and other equipment are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality, and that compliance requirements are met.

Element:

2. Format GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Spatial datasets are accessed and compiled to meet display specifications.
2.2. Data formats are transformed to meet specifications.
2.3. Formatted data is checked to ensure compatibility and quality according to display specifications.

Element:

3. Display GIS data.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Spatial data is presented according to display specifications and organisational requirements.
3.2. Feedback on display is obtained from appropriate persons using simple question and answer process.
3.3. Feedback is analysed to identify improvements, and display is rectified according to organisational requirements.

Learning Outcomes


See elements above


Details of Learning Activities

You will learn to prepare and present geographic information systems (GIS) data to meet user requirements.


The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
 


Teaching Schedule

Week

Date

Topic

Assessment

1

11 - 13 Feb

Introduction to mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

  

2

18 - 20 Feb

Introduction to Mapping and GIS (Continued)

 

3

25 - 27 Feb

Symbolising Features and Creation of Map Templates using GEOM5155 data

 

4

4 - 6 Mar

3. Map Symbolisation and Production

 

5

11 – 13 Mar

Labour Day Public Holiday Monday - Map Symbolisation and Production continued

  

6

18 - 20 Mar

4. Importing External Data into the GIS

  

7

25 – 27 Mar

   Park Infrastructure Survey Data Processing 

 

8

1 - 3 Apr

5. Smart Tools in GIS

  Assessment 1 Due 
 9  8 - 10 Apr

6. Organising the Map

    Map Standards and Ancillary Data

  

10

15 - 17 Apr

   Map Standards and Ancillary Data Compilation

  

 

22 - 24 Apr

   EASTER BREAK

 

11

29 – 1 May

   Urban Forest Update Compilation

 

12

6 - 8 May

7. Exploring Attribute Tables

 

13

13 – 15 May

8. Answering Questions with SQL

 

14

20 - 22 May

   Parking Assets Compilation

 

15

27 - 29 May

9.  ArcGIS Essential Training, Test Review and

     Portfolio Review

 

16

3 - 5 Jun

Test: Review of Course

Assessment 2 Due  

17

10 – 12 Jun

Collation & Submission of Portfolio

 

18

11 – 13 Jun

 No classes - student feedback

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Check the Library Subject Guides:

http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competency 

Task 1

Written Assessment

Task 2

Written Assessment

 

 


Assessment Tasks

No

Name of Assessment Task

Method of Assessment

1.

Map Presentation Standards

Written Assignment

2.

Portfolio

Written portfolio of class activities


Assessment Matrix

 

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Mapping – Survey Mark Information

Assessment

Task 2: Interactive Map

1. Prepare for display of GIS data.

 

 

1.1. Display specifications are determined in consultation with appropriate persons.

Section 1 Part A, B

Section 1 Part A, B

1.2. Extent, content and intended use of output are assessed, and display format and medium are selected according to organisational requirements.

Section 1 Part A, B

Section 1 Part A, B

1.3. Hardware, software and other equipment are set up and checked to ensure correct operation and functionality, and that compliance requirements are met.

Section 1 Part B (2)

Section 1 Part B (2)

2. Format GIS data.

 

 

2.1. Spatial datasets are accessed and compiled to meet display specifications.

Section 2 Part A

(a, b)

Section 2 Part A

(a, b)

2.2. Data formats are transformed to meet specifications.

Section 2 Part A

(b, c, d)

Section 2 Part A

(b, c, d)

2.3. Formatted data is checked to ensure compatibility and quality according to display specifications.

Section 2 Part A

(d)

Section 2 Part A

(d)

3. Display GIS data.

 

 

3.1. Spatial data is presented according to display specifications and organisational requirements.

Section 2 Part B

(1, 2)

Section 2 Part B

(1, 2)

3.2. Feedback on display is obtained from appropriate persons using simple question and answer process.

Section 2 Part B

(2i)

Section 2 Part B

(2i)

3.3. Feedback is analysed to identify improvements, and display is rectified according to organisational requirements.

 

Section 2 Part B

(j)

Section 2 Part B

(j)

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study Support: 

Study Support provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration 

Academic Integrity: 


"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."

It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.

Breaches of academic integrity include:

  • plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
  • contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
  • submitting work prepared by another person
  • copying other people’s work
  • cheating in exams
  • breaching the Research Code
  • using unauthorised materials or devices

Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.


 

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