451-456 Project A

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

451-321 Survey Networks, 451-324 Photogrammetric Mapping, 451-323 Geodesy and Map Projections, 451-326 Cadastral Law and Surveying, 451-325 Land Development and Subdivision, 451-305 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 451-310 Professional Development 2, 451-311 Environmental Visualisation, 451-320 Least Squares Estimation and 451-322 Mathematical Geodesy

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objectives of this subject are to develop skills in research, communication and writing by the student's individual investigation of a research topic and the subsequent preparation of verbal presentations of a report, to provide experience of working independently on a project and to develop skills in planning, executing and managing a project. This subject comprises a major project of 104 hours over two semesters including supervised individual and group discussions, individual investigation and experimental work, preparation and presentation of project reports and project management. Participation in seminars. This subject is considered the culmination of the educational experience within the undergraduate degree program in the Department of Geomatics. The project is designed to consolidate a range of skills which are considered essential in the development of a successful professional.

Assessment

Two reports equivalent to 20,000 words. Seminar presentations and seminar participation equivalent to not more than 25 pages. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject. Attendance at the two 2-day seminars is compulsory