ENVS9740A Geospatial Information Science Major Research Project (4.5/27 units)

2016

4.5

1 x 7-hour supervised study per semester

1 Admission into MGIS-Master of Geospatial Information Science
2 36 Units of topics
3 ^ 1 of ENVS8720, ENVS7720, STEM8001
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2 and 3)

This topic allows students to undertake an in-depth project in Geospatial Information Science. A research thesis is to be written under the supervision of a member of academic staff in the School of the Environment. The thesis is to give evidence of a student's abilities in collecting and evaluating information, designing and carry-out geospatial analysis, critically examining theories in the area of enquiry, and effectively communicating the outcomes of the research.

This topic aims to provide students with the skills necessary to undertake independent GISc research with minimal supervision. The topic is designed to provide students with training in the review of literature, research methodology, and the preparation and presentation of a professional thesis/report. The topic is designed to foster independent research, critical evaluation and communication of spatial methodologies necessary across a range of applied areas through an in-depth research project in Geospatial Information Science.

At the completion of this topic, students are expected to be able to:

Successfully carry out a postgraduate level research project in a specialised area of Geospatial Information Science
Define an appropriate research question and relate it to, and critically evaluate, relevant literature
Design an appropriate research methodology to address the research question
Demonstrate the ability to collect, transform, edit and prepare data for analysis
Demonstrate the ability to carry out analysis and modelling of spatial data and critically evaluate the results of the methods used
Prepare a postgraduate level thesis that communicates research results, draws well-informed conclusions and makes recommendations for future work clearly and concisely according to good scholarly practice

Key dates and timetable

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