MAPPING, ANALYSING AND VISUALISING DATA

GEG1MAV

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Throughout history, maps have been fundamental in shaping our view of the world and articulating our place in it, at local and regional scales. Maps guide us in everyday tasks but can also be a means to get global overviews on current topics. Today, as in the past, geo-spatial information is a valuable commodity, harnessed by researchers, governments, business and the public. But maps are not purely scientific objects; they are inherently ideological and subjective, communicating the beliefs, power structures and aspirations of particular times, people and places. This subject introduces concepts and perceptions of geographical space and relationships in different cultures, past and present.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. An understanding of the relationship between maps, colonial projects and their legacies.
02. An understanding of basic principles of data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis.
03. An understanding of the big data, its possibilities, and its limitations.
04. Demonstrate competence in the use of computerised planning information.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One final essay (1,200-word equivalent)This essay focuses on the theoretical elements of mapping and visualising data

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2

Report (1,200-word equivalent)This report aims to promote critical thinking with regard to collecting, analysing and reporting data

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Workshop activities (1,600-word equivalent)These activities aim to build students practical skills.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Julie Rudner

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One final essay (1,200-word equivalent)This essay focuses on the theoretical elements of mapping and visualising data

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2

Report (1,200-word equivalent)This report aims to promote critical thinking with regard to collecting, analysing and reporting data

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Workshop activities (1,600-word equivalent)These activities aim to build students practical skills.

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4