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GIS1401 Geographic Data Presentation

Semester 2, 2023 Online
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Surveying & Built Environment
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

The professional presentation of geographic information and survey plans on a map is an important facet of preparing data for client use. Preparation and interpretation of these maps require knowledge, skill and experience in cartography and computer aided drafting (CAD). Students will also need the skills to combine non-geographic information, with other mapping information in thematic presentations. This course is designed to provide the above skills to students.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. describe map characteristics and role in cartographic mapping;
  2. demonstrate the understanding of coordinate systems and projections in mapping,
  3. describe various map types and their function;
  4. demonstrate mapping & drafting skills using GIS and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software;
  5. interpret engineering drawings and survey plans;
  6. design and develop professionally finished maps, and
  7. discuss quality, copyright and liability issues associated with map production.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Basic concepts of cartography and cartographic conventions 10.00
2. Map coordinate systems and map projections 10.00
3. Basics of GIS software and computer aided drafting (CAD) 15.00
4. Application of CAD in maps and mapping 15.00
5. Application of Geographic information systems in mapping 20.00
6. Thematic mapping 15.00
7. Map design and map production 10.00
8. Data quality, copyright and liabilities issues 5.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Practical Tech and/or scntific artefact 1 No 20 1,2,3,4
Assignments Practical Tech and/or scntific artefact 2 No 40 3,4,5,6
Assignments Practical Tech and/or scntific artefact 3 No 40 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Date printed 9 February 2024