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<p>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to display and analyse spatial information, making them an important tool in resource management and decision making. This unit introduces the concepts and theory underpinning spatial data, including how spatial information is represented, referenced, and stored in a digital environment. Students will learn to produce and interpret maps and explore key methods of spatial data analysis, while undergoing practical training in GIS software and tools. Students will also work with remote sensing data from local and global sources, developing an understanding of how it is collected, used within GIS, and interpreted to identify features from imagery, with these skills applied throughout to real-world problems in resource and environmental management.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ol><li>Map production and interpretation</li><li>Spatial data concepts and theory</li><li>Use of GIS software and tools</li><li>Spatial data analysis</li><li>Analysis of aerial imagery and remotely sensed satellite data</li><li>Environmental impact assessment of infrastructure projects</li><li>Mapping natural resources</li><li>Estimating species' distributions</li><li>Basic machine learning for spatial analysis</li></ol>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used to display and analyse spatial information, making them an important tool in resource management and decision making. This unit introduces the concepts and theory underpinning spatial data, including how spatial information is represented, referenced, and stored in a digital environment. Students will learn to produce and interpret maps and explore key methods of spatial data analysis, while undergoing practical training in GIS software and tools. Students will also work with remote sensing data from local and global sources, developing an understanding of how it is collected, used within GIS, and interpreted to identify features from imagery, with these skills applied throughout to real-world problems in resource and environmental management.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics may include:</p><ol><li>Map production and interpretation</li><li>Spatial data concepts and theory</li><li>Use of GIS software and tools</li><li>Spatial data analysis</li><li>Analysis of aerial imagery and remotely sensed satellite data</li><li>Environmental impact assessment of infrastructure projects</li><li>Mapping natural resources</li><li>Estimating species' distributions</li><li>Basic machine learning for spatial analysis</li></ol>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2600">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain key GIS concepts, spatial data theory, and mapping principles relevant to resource management.</p>
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<p>Design and produce a GIS-based resource management project using provided datasets and established analytical techniques.</p>
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<p>Interpret remote sensing and spatial data to inform decision-making in environmental and resource management contexts.</p>
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<p>Evaluate and justify GIS methods and workflows in relation to problem requirements and data constraints.</p>
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<p>Communicate spatial analysis results and project outputs professionally using digital maps, reports, and visualisations.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Written short answers to GIS theory questions and production of a map</p>
<p>Map production and theory worksheet</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Spatial data analysis project requiring written explanation and calculations</p>
<p>Spatial data analysis project</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Standard industry report and presentation </p>
<p>Presentation and Project</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p> </p><p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p> </p><p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scenv2600">View unit fees</a>
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