Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Mapping The World

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEOM2077

City Campus

Undergraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

GEOM2077

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 2 2024

Course Coordinator: Amy Griffin

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99252338

Course Coordinator Email: amy.griffin@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 12, Level 12, Room 17

Course Coordinator Availability: appointment by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

Cartography is a complex, ever-changing field but at the centre of it is the map-making process This course introduces you to the basic principles involved in cartography. It includes a study of map resources and use of contemporary mapping products. You will examine methods of transforming the physical environment into a map product as well as the key elements of map design.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcomes in BH117P23 Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science) (Honours):

PLO1. Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, technologies, and specialist practices in the geospatial science.  

PLO2. Critically analyse and evaluate geospatial data from different sources, standards, and governance for supporting a range of applications, using methods, tools, and technologies in the geospatial discipline. 

PLO5. Critically evaluate and communicate geospatial scientific and research findings to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices.   


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Describe the nature of maps and the history of mapping;
  2. Use a variety of contemporary map products;
  3. Interpret maps - on both quantitative and qualitative levels;
  4. Apply cartographic design principles involved in map design and use mapping and graphics software for mapping purposes;
  5. Recognise available map resources;
  6. Identify the principles involved in the map production process.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

 

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

A library subject guide is available at: http://rmit.libguides.com/geospatial


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Tutorial assessment tasks
Weighting 25%
These assessment tasks support CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Assessment Task 2: Practical assessment tasks: Map design assignments
Weighting 40%
These assessment tasks support CLOs 4, 5 & 6

Assessment Task 3: Quiz (1)
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6

Assessment Task 4: Design Critique
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 4 & 6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.