Course Title: Prepare and present GIS data
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
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
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. 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 |
Topic |
Assessment |
1 |
Introduction to mapping and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) |
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2 |
Introduction to Mapping and GIS (Continued) |
|
3 |
Symbolising Features and Creation of Map Templates using GEOM5155 data |
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4 |
3. Map Symbolisation and Production |
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5 |
Labour Day Public Holiday Monday - Map Symbolisation and Production continued |
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6 |
4. Importing External Data into the GIS |
|
7 |
Park Infrastructure Survey Data Processing |
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8 |
5. Smart Tools in GIS |
Assessment 1 Due |
9 |
6. Organising the Map Map Standards and Ancillary Data |
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10 |
Map Standards and Ancillary Data Compilation |
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EASTER BREAK |
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11 |
Urban Forest Update Compilation |
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12 |
7. Exploring Attribute Tables |
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13 |
8. Answering Questions with SQL |
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14 |
Parking Assets Compilation |
|
15 |
9. ArcGIS Essential Training, Test Review and Portfolio Review |
|
16 |
Test: Review of Course |
Assessment 2 Due |
17 |
Collation & Submission of Portfolio |
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18 |
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
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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- 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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