Course Title: Apply GIS software to spatial problems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4417 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

Course Title: Apply GIS software to spatial problems

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 70

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Important Information:  

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM5188C

City Campus

TAFE

530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022,
Term2 2022,
Term1 2023,
Term2 2023

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use geographic information system (GIS) software applications to show spatial patterns and relationships for identified issues. This includes integrating various sources of spatial information using spatial overlay techniques and analysis of data.

The course also includes using univariate statistics to explore datasets, and spatial and attribute queries to generate results and reports.

This course is suitable for entry-level technicians who use a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine and non-routine activities and provide and transmit solutions to a variety of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPPSSI4035 Apply GIS software to spatial problems

Elements:

1. Prepare for spatial analysis

2. Undertake spatial analysis

3. Produce reports

4. Finalise data analysis


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. 

Assessment task number 1: Spatial Analysis Portfolio

Assessment task number 2: Environmental factors affecting Koalas.