Programming Geomatics Applications

Subject GEOM30010 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours practical per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: Prerequisites for this subject are -
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Lars Kulik

Contact

akealy@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Many application problems in Geomatics cannot be solved with standard tools but require programming for fast and effective solutions. Using practical case studies in Geomatics, this subject will enable students to develop software programs that address specific Geomatics problems, beginning withlearning the syntax, program structure and data types of an object oriented programming language. Course projects involve many aspects of the software development life cycle, from algorithm design to software implementation and maintenance.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Design and generate an algorithmic solution to a specified Geomatics problem
  • Use an object oriented programming language to design, implement and test solutions
  • Document and maintain software programs.
Assessment: One 3-hour computer-based exam at the end of semester (60%) Two written programs (one set at the beginning of semester and due mid semester, the other set mid semester and due at the end of semester) and the relevant documentation to support the program. Each worth 20%, equivalent of 3000 words. To pass the subject, students must obtain at least 50% overall, and 25/60 in the computer-based exam.
Prescribed Texts: TBA
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

The following generic skills will be strengthened as a result of this course of study:

  • Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large
  • Ability to manage information and documentation
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
  • Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Geomatics
Geomatics
Master of Engineering (Geomatics)
Physical (Environmental Engineering) Systems

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