303917 (v.2) Coordinate Systems and Map Projections 481

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Area:	Department of Spatial Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
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 effective written and oral communication skills, shown an improved capacity for critical, creative and analytical thinking, developed the 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:	Allan A.L., (1997), Maths for Map Makers, Whittles. Bomford G., (1980), Geodesy, 4th ed, Oxford University Press. Bugayevskiy L.M and Snyder J.P., (1995), Map projections - a reference manual, Taylor and Francis. Krakiwsky E.J and Thomson D.B., (1974), Geodetic Position Computations, Report 39, Department of Surveying Engineering. Maling D.H, (1992), Coordinate Systems and Map Projections, 2nd ed, Pergamon press. Moritz H and Hofman - Wellenhof B., (1993), Geometry Relativity, geodesy, Wichmann.
Unit Texts:	Defensive 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 Projections, Whittles, Caithness. Snyder J.P., (1987), Map projections - a working manual, United States Geological Survey, Washington.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%, Continous 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