Foundations of Spatial Information

Subject GEOM90008 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

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

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 24 hours lectures and 24 hours practicals
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

None

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 Stephan Winter

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering Office
Building 173, Grattan Street
The University of Melbourne
VIC 3010 Australia
General telephone enquiries
+ 61 3 8344 6703
+ 61 3 8344 6507
Facsimiles
+ 61 3 9349 2182
+ 61 3 8344 7707
Email
eng-info@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	Introduction to the foundations of spatial information: observing and abstracting the environment; spatial and spatiotemporal representations, analysis and communication; geographic referencing methods; geographic data structures and models; relationships between geographic features; and the use of spatial information for decision making.
Objectives:	Upon successful completion students will have the ability to: Describe and discuss the process from observing the environment to representing information about the environment Identify and assess fundamental data structures and analysis procedures associated with spatial information Discuss the use of geographic information in decision making Apply basic practical skills in the use of GIS software.
Assessment:	A written exam consisting of a mid-semester test of 30 minutes (10%) and a 2-hour written examination at the end of semester (45%). Four practical assignment reports of about 5 pages length each, due evenly throughout the semester (40%), and an oral presentation of 5 minutes at one of the lecture dates (5%).
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On successful completion, students will have the ability to: 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 Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development
Related Course(s):	Master of Applied Science (Geographic Information Systems) Master of Environment Master of Environment Master of Geographic Information Technology Master of Science (Environmental Science) Master of Science (Geography) Master of Spatial Information Science Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Postgraduate Certificate in Environment Postgraduate Diploma in Environment
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Conservation, Restoration and Landscape Management Development Integrated Water Catchment Management Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Regions Sustainable Forests

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