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Geomatics 1a – Introduction to Geomatics
Enrolment code: KGG145
Offered: Hobart: semester 1, Launceston: semester 1 [by video-link]
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.
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, including examples from current national and international projects.
Staff academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 3 one-day practical/tutorial sessions
Corequisites KMA152 or KMA171
Mutual exclusions KGG140
Assessment mode 3-hr exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics lb – Studio
Enrolment code: KGG150
Offered: Hobart: semester 2, Launceston: semester 2
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%
Teaching pattern 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals, 3-day practical session
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Prerequisites KGG145
Corequisites KGG155
Assessment mode project (80%), project interview (20%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 1c – Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG155
Offered: Hobart: semester 2 [by video-link], Launceston: semester 2 [by video-link]
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.
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 pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 36 hrs practical
Prerequisites KMA152 or KMA171, KGG145
Corequisites KMA153, KGG150
Mutual exclusions KGG140
Assessment mode 3-hr exam (70%), practicals, assignments (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Surveying for Engineers
Enrolment code: KGG215
Offered: Hobart: semester 2, Launceston: semester 2
Provides basic skills in plane surveying and spatial measurement together with a general
introduction to advanced surveying and 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,
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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 pattern 2 lectures weekly, 3-hr practical, 1 tutorial fortnightly
Assessment mode final exam (50%), assignments and practicals (50%)
Courses [N3A]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2a: Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG220
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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 pattern 26 lectures, 52 hrs practical and tutorials
Prerequisites KGG155, KYA171, (KMA152, KMA153) or (KMA153, KMA171)
Corequisites KGG270
Assessment mode exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2b: Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry
Enrolment code: KGG230
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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
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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 pattern 26 lectures, 52 hrs practical and tutorials
Prerequisites KGG145, KGG155
Assessment mode exam (50%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (50%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2c: Introduction to GIS
Enrolment code: KGG240
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 pattern 26 lectures, 36 hrs practicals
Mutual exclusions KGG245
Assessment mode exam (40%), practicals (30%), assignments (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Introduction to GIS
Enrolment code: KGG245
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 pattern 26 lectures, 36 hrs practicals
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Mutual exclusions KGG240, KGA287
Assessment mode exam (40%), practicals (30%), assignments (30%)
Majors KGA KGN
Courses [S3G] [S3T] [R3A]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2d: Transformations and Projections
Enrolment code: KGG260
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials
Prerequisites KGG145, KGG155, (KMA152 or KMA171)
Corequisites KMA265
Assessment mode exam (70%), assignments, tutorials (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2e: Analysis of Observations
Enrolment code: KGG270
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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 pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials
Prerequisites (KMA152, KMA153) or (KMA171, KMA153), KGG155
Corequisites KMA265
Assessment mode exam (60%), practicals, tutorials, oral exam (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Field Mapping and Measurement
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Enrolment code: KGG275
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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 pattern 2 lectures weekly, 3-hr practical fortnightly
Assessment mode final exam (50%), assignments and practicals (50%)
Courses [S3G] [S3T]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 2f: Studio
Enrolment code: KGG280
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern approx 90 hrs supervised project work
Prerequisites KGG145, KGG155, KGG150
Corequisites KGG220, 230, 240, 260, 270
Assessment mode project (70%), field work (15%), class presentations (15%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 3a: Surveying
Enrolment code: KGG320
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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%
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Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 39 hrs practical, 4 days of site visits, workshops
Prerequisites KGG220, 240, 260, 270
Corequisites KGG350
Assessment mode exam (70%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 3b: Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry
Enrolment code: KGG330
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practical
Prerequisites KGG220, 230, 260, 270
Assessment mode exam (50%), assignments, tutorials, practicals (50%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 3c: Advanced Geographic Information
Systems (GIS)
Enrolment code: KGG340
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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%
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Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 52 hrs practicals
Prerequisites KGG240
Mutual exclusions KGG345
Assessment mode exam (40%), assignments (20%), project (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Enrolment code: KGG345
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
Special note: for Science and Arts students only
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%
Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 52 hrs practicals
Prerequisites KGG245
Mutual exclusions KGG340
Assessment mode exam (40%), assignments (20%), project (40%)
Majors KGA KGN
Courses [S3G] [S3T] [R3A]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 3d: Geodesy
Enrolment code: KGG350
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prerequisites KGG220, 260, 270
Corequisites KGG320
Assessment mode exam (60%), practicals, tutorials, oral exam, assignments (40%)
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Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics 3e: Studio
Enrolment code: KGG355
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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 pattern approx 90 hrs supervised project work
Prerequisites KGG280
Corequisites KGG320, 330, 340, 350
Assessment mode project (70%), field work (15%), class presentations (15%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Earth Sciences
Enrolment code: KGG360
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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%
Assessment mode exam (70%), assignments (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Advanced Spatial Data Analysis
Enrolment code: KGG375
Offered:
For BSc students. See KGG475 for details.
Courses [S3G]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
GIS Application Development
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Enrolment code: KGG380
Offered:
For BSc students. See KGG480 for details.
Courses [S3G]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geographic Information Systems Project
Enrolment code: KGG385
Offered:
For BSc students. See KGG485 for details.
Courses [S3G]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Professional Experience
Enrolment code: KGG401
Offered: Hobart: semester 1 OR semester 2
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 pattern minimum of 20 weeks professional experience
Prerequisites Third Examination
Assessment mode submission of satisfactory professional experience diary, and reports
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Land Development Planning
Enrolment code: KGG405
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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, 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
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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 pattern 26 lectures, 26 tutorials
Corequisites KNE405
Assessment mode exam (50%), assignments (20%), project (30%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Land Law and Cadastral Studies
Enrolment code: KGG407
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 real property rights, methods of delineating
and recording real property rights. Comparative cadastres.
Staff staff from the School of Law, and Dr JE Osborn
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 26 tutorials
Prerequisites Third Examination
Corequisites KGG425
Assessment mode exam (60%), assignments (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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Surveying Practice
Enrolment code: KGG425
Offered: Hobart: semester 1
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 Mr R Gane, Mr W Lark
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 5 field days
Prerequisites Third Examination
Corequisites KGG407
Assessment mode assignments work and presentations (60%), fieldwork exam (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Advanced Spatial Data Analysis
Enrolment code: KGG475
Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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.
Staff Dr E Bruce, Assoc Prof R Coleman
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 13 lectures, 13 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prerequisites KGG340 or KGG345
Mutual exclusions KGG375
Assessment mode exam (40%), practicals (20%), project (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
GIS Application Development
Enrolment code: KGG480
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Offered: Hobart: semester 2
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 pattern 13 lectures, 7 tutorials, 26 hrs practicals
Prerequisites KGG340 or KGG345
Corequisites KGG475
Mutual exclusions KGG380
Assessment mode exam (40%), practicals (20%), project (40%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geographic Information Systems Project
Enrolment code: KGG485
Offered: Hobart: semester 1 OR semester 2
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%
Teaching pattern 13 hrs workshops, 45 hrs studio work
Prerequisites KGG340 or KGG345
Corequisites KGG475, 480
Mutual exclusions KGG385
Assessment mode project presentation (30%), written report (70%)
Courses [N3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Graduate Diploma in Spatial Information Science
with Honours
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KGG500 or KGG501
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Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
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. The coursework component 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 units
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. The thesis component of the course will constitute 50% of the assessment.
Staff academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight 100%/50%
Teaching pattern project work and course work as prescribed by the Degree Coordinator
Prerequisites Possession of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania, or an
equivalent qualification from other recognised universities.
Assessment mode project work and course work (50%), written thesis (50%)
Courses [N6Y]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Geomatics (Honours)
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KGG510 or KGG515
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
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 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.
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KGG Unit Details as at 13th June, 2002
Staff academic staff of the Centre
Unit weight 100%/50%
Teaching pattern project work and course work as prescribed by the degree coordinator
Prerequisites 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.
Assessment mode project work and course work (50%), written thesis (50%)
Courses [N4H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Graduate Diploma Project Work
Enrolment code: KGG580
Offered: Hobart: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: weighted at 0% for students enrolled in KGG500/501
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%
Teaching pattern project work
Prerequisites all prescribed coursework units
Assessment mode project submission (100%)
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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