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Geomatics la
Enrolment code: KGG140
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2; Ltn, sem 1&2
Unit description: Introduces students to the science of Geomatics, including
methods of spatial data collection, data management, data analysis and
presentation. The unit includes a detailed treatment of elementary data
collection methods and some data analysis methods; and provides an
introductory treatment of advanced topics. (a) Introduction to Geomatics –
overview of methods, technology and applications; elementary data collection:
time, length, azimuth, angles; position sensors – optical, mechanical,
electromagnetic; measurement methods – gravity, pressure, magnetism, sound,
inertia, electromagnetic spectrum, etc; distance measuring techniques; direction
measuring techniques; combined techniques – total stations, GPS;
computational techniques for data reduction – traversing, intersection,
resection, triangulation, and trilateration; and computer methods – spreadsheet
reductions and surveying software packages; (b) Introduction to Analysis of
Observations – scope & nature of statistical analysis, simple statistical tests
and computation of confidence measures, error theory, error propagation,
effects on survey data; (c) Introduction to Transformations and Projections –
introduction to the concepts of mathematical transformations and their
applications in geomatics, application of vectors to survey problems, concepts
of coordinate systems and transformations, general map projections, data
interpolation and filtering; (d) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – an
overview, spatial and aspatial data; definition, components, functions, and
applications of GIS; (e) Introduction to Cartography – principles of
cartographic design and production, including data symbolisation, graphical
representation of numerical data, generalisation, colour, type, hardcopy
production and photolithographic printing; (f) Communication of Ideas –
communication theory; written, verbal and spatial techniques.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 25%
Teaching: 52 lectures, 26 tutorials, 78 hrs practical
Coreq: (KYA171, KMA152) or (KJP141, KMA171)
Assess: exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 1a – Introduction to Geomatics
Enrolment code: KGG145
Offered: Hbt, sem 1; Ltnv, sem 1
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Special note: The method of teaching will be by lectures and tutorials
presented in Hobart and via videolink to Launceston. Students in Launceston
will be required to attend three one-day practical/tutorial sessions in Hobart
during the semester.
Unit description: Introduces students to the science of Geomatics, providing
an overview of the range of subject areas within the degree program. The unit
includes an introduction to basic spatial concepts, and provides an introductory
treatment of the advanced topics of photogrammetry, remote sensing,
cartography, GIS and geodesy. (a) Introduction to Geomatics – Introduction to,
and scope of geomatics; concepts of time, length, angles, and azimuth;
coordinate systems and coordinate geometry computations; (b) Introduction to
Transformations and Projections – Concepts of mathematical transformations
and their applications to geomatics; spherical trigonometry; concepts of map
projections; (c) Introduction to Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing –
Provides an overview of satellite and aerial remote sensing, aerial, terrestrial,
and close-range photogrammetry, with an emphasis on applications and future
developments; (d) Introduction to Cartography – Provides an introduction to
map design and production, particularly the historical development of
cartographic conventions and their influence on modern map design and
production; (e) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems – Definition
of GIS; functions of a GIS; applications; (f) Introduction to Geodesy – Presents
concepts of geodetic reference systems and an overview of measurements using
space geodetic techniques, with examples using current national and
international projects.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 3 one-day practical/tutorial sessions
Prereq: KGG145
Coreq: (KYA171, KMA152) or (KJP141, KMA171)
Mutual excl: KGG140
Assess: 3-hr exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics lb – Studio
Enrolment code: KGG150
Offered: Hbt, sem 2; Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: A studio project that integrates the coursework material
covered in KGG145 and KGG155, allowing students to undertake a major
project that includes project design, preanalysis, data collection, data
management, and presentation.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching: 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals, 3-day practical session
Prereq: KGG145
Coreq: KGG155
Assess: project (80%), project interview (20%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 1c – Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG155
Offered: Hbt, sem 2; Ltnv, sem 2
Special note: The method of teaching will be by lectures and tutorials
presented in Hobart and via videolink to Launceston. Students in Launceston
will be required to attend three one-day practical/tutorial sessions in Hobart
during the semester.
Unit description: Introduces students to the science of Geomatics, providing
an overview of the range of subject areas within the degree program. The unit
includes a detailed treatment of elementary data collection methods and data
analysis methods. (a) Introduction to Surveying – overview of technology,
methods and applications; elementary data collection; measurement of length,
direction, azimuth, angles etc; theory and use of the theodolite and level,
electromagnetic distance measurement, total station and GPS; computational
methods for data reduction – traversing, intersection, trilateration and
computer methods and the use of spreadsheets; (b) Introduction to Analysis of
Observations – scope and nature of statistical analysis; simple statistical tests
and computation of confidence measures; error theory; error propagation;
simple least squares theory and application to surveying measurement.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 36 hrs practical
Prereq: KMA152 or KMA171, KGG145
Coreq: (KYA171 or KJP141), KMA153, KGG150
Mutual excl: KGG140
Assess: 3-hr exam (70%), practicals, assignments (30%)
Courses: N3H
Surveying for Engineers
Enrolment code: KGG215
Offered: Hbt, sem 2; Ltn, sem 2
Unit description: Provides basic skills in plane surveying and spatial
measurement together with a general introduction to advanced surveying and
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mapping topics. Studies cover: (a) Surveying and Mapping 1 – basic skills in
plane surveying and spatial measurement (coordinate systems, use of minor
instruments, levelling, linear measurement, use of theodolites, total stations,
traversing); (b) Surveying and Mapping 2 – introduction to advanced
surveying science and techniques (photogrammetry, remote sensing, GPS,
geographic information systems, specialised industrial measurement
techniques); (c) Engineering Applications – discussion of specific applications
of surveying to engineering problems.
Staff: Dr JE Osborn
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 lectures weekly, 3-hr practical, 1 tutorial fortnightly
Assess: final exam (50%), assignments and practicals (50%)
Courses: N3A
Geomatics 2a: Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG220
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Develops an understanding of the instrumentation used and
methodology of spatial measurement science. (a) Instrumentation: calibration
of instruments – Australian Standards, traceability of standards, calibration
techniques; levels, theodolites, EDM, digital and optical techniques for angle
and distance measurements; encoders, digitisers, gyros, accelerometers, lasers,
gyrotheodolites, optical and precision metrology systems, GPS, integrated
surveying systems and associated software, and specialised techniques. (b)
Surveying Methodology: trig heighting, precise levelling, intersection,
resection, triangulation, trilateration, precise traversing; reduction of field
observations to the geodetic reference surface; azimuth from astronomical
observations, use of the gyrotheodolite.
Staff: Dr A Sprent
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 52 hrs practical and tutorials
Prereq: KGG140, (KMA152, KMA153, KYA171) or (KMA153, KMA172, KJP141)
Coreq: KMA265, KGG270
Assess: exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 2b: Remote Sensing &
Photogrammetry
Enrolment code: KGG230
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
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Unit description: Introduces remote sensing and photogrammetry, and then
concentrates on the mathematics used to represent single and stereo images
captured with film and digital cameras, and methods of computing object space
coordinates from stereo models. (a) Basic mathematics: image space and object
space coordinate systems; transformations. Image capture; sensors; platforms.
Representation of a single image: collinearity condition equations; space
resection from collinearity; modified collinearity condition equations; (b)
Representation of two images: coplanarity condition equations, relative
orientation by coplanarity and collinearity, absolute orientation, computation of
model and object space coordinates; analytical stereoplotters; special cases; (c)
Operation of analytical and digital plotters; (d) Introduction to flight
planning.
Staff: Dr JE Osborn
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 52 hrs practical and tutorials
Prereq: KGG140
Assess: exam (50%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (50%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 2c: Introduction to GIS
Enrolment code: KGG240
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Introduces the basic concepts and applications of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Definitions, components and functions
of GIS are examined. The theory behind spatial data representation, data
structures, vector and raster data models, topology and map algebra is
addressed. A significant component of the unit consists of practical sessions
designed to implement concepts presented in lectures and tutorials whilst
advancing skills in PC based GIS packages. Techniques for integrating data into
a GIS, data manipulation, spatial analysis and modelling are introduced. In the
assessment of spatial data error, students gain an understanding of the limits to
interpreting results derived from GIS analysis. Emphasis is placed on GIS as an
integrating technology incorporating a range of applications and the increasing
interaction between GIS, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Image
Processing (IP). Students examine the decision support role of GIS through the
development and implementation of solutions to spatial problems including
multi-criteria decision making and network analysis.
Staff: Dr E Bruce
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 36 hrs practicals
Mutual excl: KGG245
Assess: exam (40%), practicals (30%), assignments (30%)
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Introduction to GIS
Enrolment code: KGG245
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Special note: For Science students only; when taken as part of
GradDipSIS(Hons) N6Y this unit is weighted at 0%
Unit description: Introduces the basic concepts and applications of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). For a fuller description see KGG240.
Staff: Dr E Bruce
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 36 hrs practicals
Mutual excl: KGG240, KGA287
Assess: exam (40%), practicals (30%), assignments (30%)
Courses: S3G S3T N6Y
Geomatics 2d: Transformations and Projections
Enrolment code: KGG260
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Introduces the concepts of the various geometric surfaces
and their mathematical properties for use in mapping and computation on the
surface of the earth: surveying and mapping projections; transverse Mercator
projection; AMG; geometry of the ellipsoid; ellipsoidal computations;
arc-to-chord, scale factor, grid convergence.
Staff: Dr A Sprent
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials
Prereq: KGG140, (KMA152 or KMA171)
Coreq: KMA265
Assess: exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 2e: Analysis of Observations
Enrolment code: KGG270
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
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Unit description: Provides students with a working knowledge of least
squares techniques and their application in geomatics; theory of least squares;
adjustment of measured data; adjustment with constraints; data interpolation
and filtering; detection of outliers; network design and optimisation. Students
are taught to use various adjustment software packages and are introduced to
advanced least squares problems.
Staff: Assoc Prof R Coleman
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials
Prereq: (KMA152, KMA153) or (KMA171, KMA153), KGG140
Coreq: KMA265
Assess: exam (60%), practicals, tutorials, oral exam (40%)
Courses: N3H
Field Mapping and Measurement
Enrolment code: KGG275
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Provides students from the physical and life sciences with
an introduction to the tools and techniques used to produce maps, using field
surveying instruments, aerial photography, and satellite imagery. Studies
cover: (a) Surveying and Mapping 1 – basic skills in plane surveying
(coordinate systems, use of minor instruments, levelling, traversing); (b)
Surveying and Mapping 2 – introduction to advanced surveying science and
mapping techniques (shape of the earth, map projections, photogrammetry,
GPS, Geographic Information Systems); and (c) Scientific Applications –
discussion of specific applications of surveying in the physical and life sciences.
Staff: Dr J Osborn, Dr E Bruce, Dr A Sprent
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 2 lectures weekly, 3-hr practical fortnightly
Assess: final exam (50%), assignments and practicals (50%)
Courses: S3G S3T
Geomatics 2f: Studio
Enrolment code: KGG280
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: A studio project that integrates the coursework material
covered in year 2 Geomatics subjects, allowing students to undertake a major
project that includes project design, preanalysis, data collection, data
management, and presentation.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
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Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 13 lectures, 13 tutorials, 13x3-hr practicals, 4 days field work
Prereq: KGG140, KGG150
Coreq: KGG220, 230, 240, 260, 270
Assess: project (70%), field work (15%), class presentations (15%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 3a: Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG320
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Provides a review of spatial measurement techniques and
relates these to a range of specific surveying applications, including:
hydrographic, deformation and monitoring, topographic, cadastral surveying,
industrial metrology. The unit also includes case histories of surveys and
survey processes.
Staff: Dr A Sprent
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 39 hrs practical, 4 days of site visits, workshops
Prereq: KGG220, 240, 260, 270
Coreq: KGG350
Assess: exam (70%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (30%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 3b: Remote Sensing &
Photogrammetry
Enrolment code: KGG330
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Provides a detailed treatment of the radiometric and
geometric errors associated with film and digital cameras; together with an
introduction to the geometry of other image sensing platforms. Introduces the
principles of rectification and ortho-photography. Introduces the principles of
strip and block adjustment. Image calibration: radiometric and geometric errors
and calibration models. Strip and block adjustment: ground control and GPS
control; accuracy of block adjustment; auxiliary data. Autocorrelation.
Rectification and orthophotography: analytical and digital rectification in
photogrammetry, satellite digital image rectification and registration.
Staff: Dr JE Osborn
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practical
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Prereq: KGG220, 230, 260, 270
Assess: exam (50%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (50%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 3c: Advanced Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
Enrolment code: KGG340
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Exposes students to advanced topics in spatial analysis,
including data automation, database management systems, metadata,
interpolation, surface modelling, visibility analysis, hydrological modelling and
error propagation. These topics are explored during practical sessions through
a range of applications including planning, infrastructure management and
environmental modelling. Students gain experience in the use of data capture
devices such as digitisers and scanners and the techniques involved in
constructing topologically correct spatial data sets. Technical problem solving
skills are developed through the integration of diverse data within a powerful
GIS environment. Use of a Unix workstation-based GIS enables students to
experiment with a variety of advanced spatial analysis tools.
Staff: Dr E Bruce
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 52 hrs practicals
Prereq: KGG240 or KGG245
Mutual excl: KGG345
Assess: exam (40%), assignments (20%), project (40%)
Majors: Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies
Courses: N3H R3A
Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Enrolment code: KGG345
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: for Science and Arts students only
Unit description: Exposes students to advanced topics in spatial analysis,
including data automation, database management systems, metadata,
interpolation, surface modelling, visibility analysis, hydrological modelling and
error propagation. For a fuller description see KGG340.
Staff: Dr E Bruce
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching: 26 lectures, 52 hrs practicals
Prereq: KGG240 (S3T: KGG245 or equiv)
Mutual excl: KGG340
Assess: exam (40%), assignments (20%), project (40%)
Courses: S3G S3T
Geomatics 3d: Geodesy
Enrolment code: KGG350
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Provides students with an understanding of the procedures
for 3-D positioning on the earth’s surface. The unit covers reference coordinate
systems, geodetic reference frame definition; geodetic height systems and
datums; the earth’s gravity field, Gravimetric geodesy, geoid models. Elements
of satellite surveying – time and reference systems, orbital motion. GPS
satellites, signal and measurement characteristics. GPS instrumentation. GPS
observations and equations. Introduction to GPS baseline processing.
Ambiguity resolution and modern GPS surveying techniques.
Staff: Assoc Prof R Coleman
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prereq: KGG220, 260, 270
Coreq: KGG320
Assess: exam (60%), practicals, tutorials, oral exam, assignments (40%)
Courses: N3H
Geomatics 3e: Studio
Enrolment code: KGG355
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: A studio project that integrates the coursework material
covered in year 3 Geomatics subjects, allowing students to undertake a major
project that includes project design, preanalysis, data collection, data
management, and presentation.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: approx 90 hrs supervised project work
Prereq: KGG280
Coreq: KGG320, 330, 340, 350
Assess: project (70%), field work (15%), class presentations (15%)
Courses: N3H
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Earth Sciences
Enrolment code: KGG360
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Is a program of lectures, practicals and excursions offered
by relevant university lecturers to extend students’ knowledge of physical
landforms and processes, environmental science and their relationship to land
use and development. Topics include principles of geomorphology and
geomorphological processes, materials of the earth, sedimentology, structural
geology, land capability and land use.
Staff: various from the Schools of Geography & Environmental Studies and
Geology
Unit weight: 12.5%
Assess: exam (70%), assignments (30%)
Courses: N3H
Professional Experience
Enrolment code: KGG401
Offered: Hbt, sem 1/sem 2/
Unit description: Provides professional training and experience in a range of
geomatics disciplines and exposes students to the workplace environment. A
minimum of 20 weeks of industry experience approved by the degree
coordinator, supported by the submission of assessed work experience reports.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 50%
Teaching: minimum of 20 weeks professional experience
Prereq: Third Examination
Assess: submission of satisfactory professional experience diary, and reports
Courses: N3H
Land Development Planning
Enrolment code: KGG405
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Introduces students to the principles of urban and rural
land planning and development, familiarising them with the relevant planning
legislation and planning processes. The unit looks at the role of planning
including the history of planning and land use change, planning processes, role
of governments, urban and regional planning administration, social research,
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economic analysis and environmental planning; planning techniques including
statutory planning, planning schemes, development control and planning
practice. Context to planning – The meaning of planning and the key steps
within a planning process, history of land use changes in Hobart, origins of
urban planning and emergence of planning systems, the need for a government
role in planning, organisation of planning in Australia, planning in Tasmania,
the resource planning and management system in Tasmania, Land Use Planning
and Approvals Act, Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal,
regulation of development and approval processes in Australia, local approvals
review program, social, economic and environmental planning. Planning
techniques – strategic planning, community consultation techniques, statutory
planning – subdivision control, development control, planning schemes,
planning appeals, planning principles. Innovative planning and design
practices – integrated planning approaches, Green Street Program, RESCODE
and AMCORD guidelines for urban housing, Building Better Cities Program.
Land management planning – rural residential subdivisions, open space
planning, park management plans, coastal planning, resource assessment and
management, land management and land capability, environmental impact
assessment. The unit includes a planning project which covers a substantial
design area – including road design, water reticulation, stormwater and
sewerage design, and Local Government requirements. The project will be
supervised and examined by a suitably experienced professional surveyor.
Staff: Mr J Hepper
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 26 tutorials
Coreq: ACM405
Assess: exam (50%), assignments (20%), project (30%)
Courses: N3H
Land Law and Cadastral Studies
Enrolment code: KGG407
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: The Land Law component teaches the principles and
application of land law as it applies to legal surveys. Examines the professional
role and obligations of a cadastral surveyor; tenure, estates in land, freehold
and leasehold tenure; interests in land, easements and profits, mortgages,
erosion, riparian rights, land transfer, common law and real property, adverse
possession, law relating to surveys of land for the purposes of title subdivision
and resumption of land, general principles of the law of evidence. The
Cadastral Studies component covers property, property rights, real property.
Fiscal, legal cadastres. Cadastral systems, land registration systems,
multi-purpose cadastre, cadastre as information systems. Methods of recording
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real property rights, methods of delineating and recording real property rights.
Comparative cadastres.
Staff: staff from the School of Law, and external lecturers
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 26 tutorials
Prereq: Third Examination
Coreq: KGG425
Assess: exam (60%), assignments (40%)
Courses: N3H
Surveying Practice
Enrolment code: KGG425
Offered: Hbt, sem 1
Unit description: Covers the following topics: (a) the surveyor and statutory
authorities; survey regulations’ assessment of survey evidence and their
applications; (b) professional ethics, professional societies, surveyor-consultant,
surveyor-client relationship; professional indemnity, responsibility under the
Surveyors Act Regulations; disciplinary procedures; (c) Fieldwork technique –
students are required to demonstrate competent preparation (calibration,
instrument adjustment, reconnaissance), survey design and methodology; and
(d) Office operations, financial, record and staff management, costing, charging
and marketing; and business plans.
Staff: external lecturers
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 5 field days
Prereq: Third Examination
Coreq: KGG407
Assess: assignments work and presentations (60%), fieldwork exam (40%)
Courses: N3H
Advanced Spatial Data Analysis
Enrolment code: KGG435
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Unit description: Examines a range of key issues in the rapidly evolving
technology of spatial data analysis, including spatial statistics, fuzzy logic,
multiple spatial and temporal scales, data uncertainty and error behaviour
modelling. These issues are explored in the context of both GIS and remote
sensing applications. The incorporation of statistics into the spatial dimension is
presented through a range of statistical techniques including kriging,
multi-variate analysis and spatial auto correlation.
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Staff: Dr E Bruce, Assoc Prof R Coleman
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 13 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prereq: KGG340 or KGG345
Assess: exam (40%), practicals (20%), project (40%)
Courses: N3H
GIS Application Development
Enrolment code: KGG440
Offered: Hbt, sem 2
Special note: when taken as part of GradDipSIS(Hons) N6Y this unit is
weighted at 0%
Unit description: Examines the use of programming in the development of
GIS applications and system customisation. Scripting languages will be
introduced to extend the capabilities of existing spatial analysis functions. The
design and implementation of Spatial Decision Support Systems is reviewed.
The use of GIS in scenario modelling, optimisation and prediction is explored
through applications in ecological modelling, urban planning, coastal
management, forestry, risk assessment and resource networks.
Staff: Dr E Bruce
Unit weight: 12.5%
Teaching: 13 lectures, 7 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prereq: KGG340 or KGG345
Coreq: KGG435
Assess: exam (40%), practicals (20%), project (40%)
Courses: N3H N6Y
Geographic Information Systems Project
Enrolment code: KGG445
Offered: Hbt, sem 1/sem 2/
Unit description: Consists of a project designed to (a) reinforce the student’s
understanding of the underlying science and principles of Geographic
Information Systems, (b) gain an understanding of at least one application of
GIS in detail, and (c) provide experience in project design and implementation.
The project consists of 70 hours of supervised investigation and experimental
work involving the use of a geographical information system to solve
prescribed problems.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 12.5%
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Teaching: 13 hrs workshops, 45 hrs studio work
Prereq: KGG340 or KGG345
Coreq: KGG435, 440
Assess: project presentation (30%), written report (70%)
Courses: N3H
Graduate Diploma in Spatial Information Science
with Honours
Enrolment code: KGG500/501
Full time/Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: A one year full-time, or a two-year part-time course
consisting of lectures, project work and thesis as prescribed by the Degree
Coordinator. Lectures and project work will be appropriate for the particular
research topic chosen and will constitute 50% of the assessment. With the
agreement of the Degree Coordinator, candidates may select from at most one
Group 2 unit (12.5%) with the remaining units selected from Group 3 and 4
units offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The project work may
consist of a specific set of reading programs or course work as specified by the
Degree Coordinator. The thesis topics should be designed to develop the
candidate’s knowledge and skills in the spatial information sciences and
develop analytical and problem solving skills.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Teaching: project work and course work as prescribed by the Degree
Coordinator
Prereq: Possession of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania, or an
equivalent qualification from other recognised universities.
Assess: project work and course work (50%), written report (50%)
Courses: N6Y
Geomatics (Honours)
Enrolment code: KGG510/515
Full time/Part time
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Unit description: Is a one year full-time course, or a two year part-time
course, consisting of lectures, project work and thesis as prescribed by the
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degree coordinator. Lectures and project work will be appropriate for the
particular research topic chosen and will constitute 50% of the assessment. With
the agreement of the degree coordinator, candidates may select from Group 2, 3
and 4 units offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Project work may
consist of specific set reading programs or course work as specified by the
degree coordinator. The course work and thesis topics can be selected from the
following areas of specialisation: 1. Advanced Photogrammetry – Selected
topics from: Analytical metric and non-metric aerial and close-range systems,
multi-media photogrammetry, digital photogrammetry. 2. Advanced GIS –
Selected topics from: environmental monitoring, application development,
resource networks, visualisation, spatial data uncertainty and decision support.
3. Advanced Geodesy – Selected topics from: space geodetic techniques
including GPS for high precision positioning; gravimetric geodesy; satellite
altimeter analysis; geophysical geodesy. 4. Advanced Adjustment Theory –
Selected topics from: Pre-analysis, optimisation. Least squares filtering,
interpolation and collocation, generalised inverses, free network adjustments,
deformation analysis. 5. Advanced Instrumentation and Techniques – Selected
topics from: Automation of surveying instrumentation, non-topographic
application of measurement techniques, monitoring and deformation surveys,
case studies.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 100%/50%
Teaching: project work and course work as prescribed by the degree
coordinator
Prereq: BGeom from the University of Tasmania or a degree from another
university or tertiary institution deemed to be equiv by the Faculty. In each
case, the candidate must have passed the degree with sufficient merit to
satisfy the Faculty.
Assess: project work and course work (50%), written report (50%)
Courses: N4H
Graduate Diploma Project Work
Enrolment code: KGG580
Offered: Hbt, sem 1&2
Special note: weighted at 0% for students enrolled in KGG500/501.
Unit description: Is a major project determined in conjunction with the
student involving the design, development or application of spatial information
technology or systems components. The project is designed to: develop the
candidate’s knowledge and skills in the spatial information sciences; and to
develop analytical and problem solving skills.
Staff: academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight: 50%
Unit details (Course and Unit Handbook 2002)
Teaching: project work
Prereq: all prescribed coursework units
Assess: project submission (100%)
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