INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL SCIENCES
GEO2ISS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Spatial Science is the science of the collection and analysis of geospatial data. In this subject, students will be introduced to a number of techniques that are applicable across a range of disciplines. Topics include an introduction to basic surveying principles, coordinate systems, global navigation satellite systems, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CIV3GM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katherine Legge
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours field trip per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 2 hour written examination | 25 | |
| 1 x numerical calculation assignment (equivalent to 600 words) | 15 | |
| 1 x written assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | |
| 3 x practical reports based on practical sessions completed | 30 |