Area: | Department of Spatial Sciences |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Applications of graphics in the Spatial Sciences. Application of CAD software packages to representation of spatial data in two and three dimensions. CAD coordinate systems, element placement and manipulation, editing, reference files, precision drafting. Graphic calculator applications and programming. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Developed a thorough understanding of the application of CAD mapping and become familiar with the use of a spatial science industry standard CAD package. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Addison N., (1996), Microstation 2D by examples, Melbourne, Australia, Pen and Brush. Coen - Brown K., (1999), Understanding Microstain 95/SE - A Basic Guide to Microstation, Uppersaddle river, United States of America. Department of Spatial Sciences., (2002), Computer Aided Mapping 182, Departmemt of Spatial Sciences, Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 80%, Participation 10%, Tutorials 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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