10424 (v.2) Coordinate and Mapping Systems 282

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Area:	Department of Spatial Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	4579 (v.2) Mathematics 181 OR 12165 (v.2) Mathematics 133
Syllabus:	Elementary geodesy. Coordinate systems and transformations. Computations on the spheroid. The geoid. Geocentric Datum of Australia, GDA94. Other Australian datums and map projections. Mercator's projections - UTM, local grids. Computations on the Map Grid of Australia. Traverse computations. The Australian Height Datum and orthometric heights. Introduction to the Global Positioning System, GPS. Three dimensional coordinate transformations.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Acquired technological and information literacy skills, effective written and oral communication skills and shown an improved ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Iliffe J.C., (2000), Datums and Map Projections, Caithness, Whittles Publishing. Lauf G.B, (1983), Geodesy and Map Projections, TAFE Publications Unit. Maling D.H, (1992), Coordinate Systems and Map Projections, pergamon Press.
Unit Texts:	Kirby J.F., (2003), Coordinate Systems and Mapping Systems 282, Monograph. Perth, Department of Spatial Sciences, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 15%, Exam 60%, Mid semester test 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y