Geoinformatics for Engineers

Course aim

To provide a practical background to the use of geographic information systems and basic surveying in the practice of civil engineering.

Course content

Unit 1: Working with Maps, Coordinate systems, projections, Concepts and principles of spatial analysis, Raster and vector data, Database systems, Familiarisation with GIS software (Arcview, ArcGIS and other extensions), Generation of GIS maps and outputs, Interpretation and analysis of GIS maps and tabular outputs using data from urban planning, transport planning, demography, environmental and Civil engineering studies.

Unit 2: Surveying instrumentation. Linear distance measurement. Differential levelling. Traversing. Areas and volumes. Route surveying. Engineering and construction surveying.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	N/A x N/A
INTERNAL, CITY EAST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	3.5 hours x 2 weeks
Computer Practical	3.5 hours x 2 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	N/A x N/A
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Unit 1 (GIS): online computer practical training, Unit 1 (GIS): test, Unit 2 (surveying): test, Unit 2: (surveying): practical reports

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.