UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

EAE5017 GIS and technology internship

Faculty of Science

EAE5017 GIS and technology internship is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before EAE5017

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EAE5017

No unit lists EAE5017 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in the Master of Geographical Information Science and Technology or by approval of the unit coordinator.

PROHIBITION: EAE5015, EAE5016

PREREQUISITE: You must complete EAE5018, achieve a distinction average (70%) across Masters core units, and pass an interview with the host organisation.

Overview

The unit provides you, if you fulfil the academic requirements, with an opportunity to undertake a project defined by a host organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors involving the development or use of GIS&T, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will present the project findings to the host organisation in the format specified by the host organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • Placement brief and project proposalWork integrated
    15%
  • Records and reflectionsPortfolio
    20%
  • Oral presentationPresentation
    15%
  • Final project reportWritten
    50%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems in the area of GIS&T;

  2. 2

    Exercise critical thinking and professional judgment in developing new understandings;

  3. 3

    Plan, conduct and reflect upon a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability;

  4. 4

    Communicate clearly and effectively to the intended audience on technical and non-technical aspects;

  5. 5

    Collaborate with others on a project in a workplace setting;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity in a workplace environment.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops-
  • Teaching approachProfessional placement
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • Teaching approachWork-integrated learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester. Scheduled activities includes a workshop at the beginning of semester for unit induction and another workshop for the end of semester presentations

You will conduct a project with a host organisation, and apply the theory and skills you learned while studying in a professional workplace.

You will work with a host organisation on a project, in which you apply or further develop GIS&T knowledge and skills. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides the academic supervision.

You will engage in work integrated learning by undertaking a project defined by a host organisation, and collaborating with others on the project in a workplace setting.

Learning resources

Required resources

Varies depending on the project and host organisation. To be advised during the course.

Technology resources

Varies depending on the project and host organisation. To be advised during the course.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Manu Hinojosa
Chief Examiners
Mr Manu Hinojosa

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EAE5017?

EAE5017 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EAE5017 offered?

In 2027, EAE5017 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is EAE5017?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EAE5017 have an exam?

No. EAE5017 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027