451-340 Integrated Spatial Systems 1

451-200 Surveying 2, 451-235 Spatial Databases, 451-236 Spatial Visualization, 451-331 Spatial Analysis, or equivalent subjects.

This subject provides fundamental concepts, theory, and applications of integrating spatial technologies with enabling technologies, such as wireless communications and the internet. The subject covers three core areas:

• studies in positioning technologies and measurement integration

• distributed GIS, web mapping, interoperability

• location-based services

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• in-depth technical competence in at least ne engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

• understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development

• understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and committment to them

• expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so

• capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning

• intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity

Three hours of written examination (50% of subject marks), and the equivalent of 3000 words of coursework assessment across the semester. The coursework assessment will comprise three separate practical exercises each of which is to be completed over a three-week period (10% each, 30% of subject marks), and a semester long investigative research assignment (20% of subject marks) due in Week 12.