12537 (v.2) Coordinate Systems and Map Projections 681

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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
Other Requisite(s):	Admission: to a Postgraduate Spatial Science program.
Syllabus:	Directed study and research. Definitions of terrestrial coordinate systems and reference frames. Coordinate transformations between geodetic datums - Molodenskii, Bursa-Wolf. Multiple regression equations. Map projection theory - conformity, differential geometry. Map projection types - conical, cylindrical, azimuthal. Choosing optimal projections. Case studies of projections used in Australia and overseas.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Acquired technological and information literacy skills and written and oral communication skills, shown an improved capacity for critical, creative and analytical thinking, the ability to work independentlyand 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:	Allan A.L., (1997), Maths for Map Makers, Caithness, Whittles. AUSLIG., (1999), Geocentric Datum of Australia - Technical Manual, ver 2, http://www.anzlic.org.au/icsm/gdatm/gdatm.htm, Australian Surveying and land Information group, August. Bomford G., (1980), Geodesy, 4th ed, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Bugayevskiy L.M and Snyder J.P, (1995), map projections - a reference manual, London, Taylor and Francis. Maling D.H, (1992), Coordinate Systems and map projections, 2nd ed, Pergamon Press. Moritz Hand Hofmann - Wellenhof B., (1993), Geometry Relativity, Geodesy, Wichmann.
Unit Texts:	Defense Mapping Agency., (1991), The World Geodetic System 1984, 2nd ed, Washington, Department of defense. Hooijberg M., (1997), Practical Geodesy, Berlin, Springer. Iliffe J.C, (2000), Datums, and Map Protections, Whittles, Caithness. Snyder J.P, (1987), Map Projections - a working manual, Washington, United States Geological Survey.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%, Continuous Assessment 30%, Presentation 10%, Project 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y