Bachelor of Geographic Information Technology
Course 356-AA (2008)
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| Year and Campus: | 2008 |
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| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Level: | Undergraduate |
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-| Course Overview: | Geomatics is three-dimensional measurement, mapping and visualisation and is one of the fastest growing industry sectors in the world. Land surveying and spatial information science are disciplines covered in Geomatics and it is therefore ideally suited to students who have an interest in the management of the environment, information technology, computing and computer graphics, mathematics or working outdoors. Pathways to a professional degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying/Spatial Information Science) are through the Bachelor of Environments (BEnv) or the Bachelor of Science (BSc). A major attraction of geomatics is the diverse range of career options available. The rapid growth of geomatics across society has resulted in graduates obtaining an exceptionally high level of industry employment worldwide. Students routinely find employment in land development and management; natural resource and environmental management; computer-based mapping and modelling; hydrographic, land and engineering surveying; and applied computing and geographical information systems (GIS). Other exciting new areas of employment for graduates are web mapping specialists, GIS consultants, business development managers and with engineering mapping and multimedia companies. Across the three year undergraduate Geomatics major, students gain an understanding of mathematics and statistics as well as a sound introduction to a broad range of geomatics subjects including application of GIS, spatial imaging and integrated spatial systems. The three year degree also includes a one-week residential field course which integrates theoretical material with practical geomatics concepts. Students who have completed a three year BEnv or BSc with a major in Geomatics can continue on to the professional Masters of Engineering (Geomatics). Students then undertake studies in advanced measurement sciences, remote sensing, spatial analysis, photogrammetry, land administration, cadastral surveying, land law, professional development and and a comprehensive research project. The whole five year program for Geomatics is accredited by Engineers Australia and accreditation is pending for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Surveyors Registration Board, Victoria. |
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| Course Structure & Available Subjects: | The recommended or standard course structures are listed below. When setting the timetable every effort will be made to avoid clashes between the times of classes associated with these sets of subjects. Students should be aware however, that if it proves to be impossible to achieve a timetable without clashes in these sets of subjects, the Faculty reserves the right to modify course structures in order to eliminate the conflicts. Students will be advised during the enrolment period of the semester if the recommended courses need to be varied. Where the courses include elective subjects these should be chosen so that timetable clashes are avoided. In particular, students in combined degrees should plan their courses so that the subjects chosen in the other faculty do not clash with those recommended for the engineering component. |
| Subject Options: | THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE FROM 2008. Third Year Subjects listed below MUST be taken in this approved order, regardless of semester availability. Semester 1Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Semester 2Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Honours Year Subjects listed below MUST be taken in this approved order, regardless of semester availability. Year LongSubject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Semester 1Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Not Offered Not Offered Not Offered |
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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
| Graduate Attributes: | None |
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