Course Title: Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5416 Diploma of Surveying
Course Title: Develop spreadsheets for spatial data
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GEOM5180C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023, Term1 2025 |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to design, create and validate spreadsheets for spatial data and to translate spatial data into spreadsheet design and layout. This includes translating between spreadsheet and spatial software, and using functions and features of spreadsheet software, including linked spreadsheets, documents and advanced mathematical formulas.
The course also includes identifying design parameters and setting up software and spreadsheet templates to ensure quality and consistency in format and design, as well as using technology to apply advanced mathematical concepts to spatial data, including identifying and resolving errors relating to formulas and other spreadsheet functions.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPPSSI5060 Develop spreadsheets for spatial data |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for spreadsheet tasks 2. Set up spreadsheets 3. Use functions and features of spreadsheet software 4. Finalise spreadsheets |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.