Diploma in Geographic Information Systems

Course 727-AA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate

Contact

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Course Overview: Students undertaking the concurrent Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (DipGIS) can enrol in either a Geography stream or a Geomatics stream. Students are encouraged to consult with a course adviser in the Faculty of Arts, School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Sciences (SAGES), or a course adviser in the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Geomatics to determine which stream best complements their undergraduate degree studies.

Entry to the concurrent diploma will normally take place in first or second year of the undergraduate degree program.

NOTE: See Melbourne School of Engineering course advisor before enrolling in this diploma.
Objectives: -
Subject Options:

Geography Stream

Compulsory subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Elective subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Note: A maximum of one subject not included in these electives may be taken with approval from the course coordinator.

Geomatics Stream

Compulsory subjects

ONE of the two following subjects

AND

Elective subjects

At least one of the following

At least three of the following:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Note: A maximum of one subject not included in these electives may be taken with approval from the course coordinator.

Note: The Diploma of GIS is not available for BGeomE and BGeoIT students since many of the same subjects are core requirements of the BGeomE, BGeoIT and the DipGIS. The purpose of the Diploma is to provide 100 points of Geomatics and Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies to students enrolled in other courses.
Core Participation Requirements:

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
Notes: NOTE: See Melbourne School of Engineering course advisor before enrolling in this diploma.

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