Requirements to Pass this Unit

To pass this unit you must achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50%. 

This unit does not have a Hurdle Requirement.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation assessment is not submitted, up until the 7^th day (including weekends). After the 7^th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience technical concerns. For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, please apply for Special Consideration. For example, if the assignment is worth 8 marks (of the entire unit) and your submission is late by 19 hours (or 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds), 0.4 marks (5% of 8 marks) will be deducted. If your submission is late by 24 hours (or 47 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds), 0.8 marks (10% of 8 marks) will be deducted, and so on.

Assessments where Late Submissions will be accepted 

Assessments 1 & 2 - YES, Standard Late Penalty applies.

Assessment 3 (Final Exam) - NO, unless Special Consideration is granted.

Week 1 Classes

Both lecture and practical classes commence in week 1. 

Lecture program

There is one one-hour lecture per week from weeks 1 to 13. Please check lecture timetable and room location before semester starts. The recordings of lectures will be made available via Echo360 after each class.

Practical program

There is one three-hour practical class from weeks 1 to 12 for ALL students. Please check prac timetable and location (including online session); Zoom links will be provided to the students enrolled in online classes. ESRI ArcGIS Pro software is used in this unit and it only supports Windows systems. ArcGIS Pro software is available via AppStream at https://mq.okta.com/ There is NO on-campus session.

Method of communication

We will communicate with you via your university email and through announcements on iLearn.

Queries to convenors can either be placed on the iLearn discussion board or sent to the unit convenor via the contact email on iLearn.

The learning materials and unit content have been reviewed and updated for the 2026 offering to better support students from a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds, while strengthening the development of discipline knowledge and practical skills.

The assessments and their weightings have also been revised to better align with the unit learning outcomes and enhance the overall learning experience. These changes have been informed by student feedback and the course's continuous improvement process.