GEOM20013 Applying Digital Infrastructure
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 25% group work
Is GEOM20013 hard?
GEOM20013: Harder. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, 1 other hurdle task, 8 assessment tasks, 5 class hours a week.
What you learn
How location data and GIS support planning, disaster response, health and the environment.
After it you can
- Explain the basic principles of GIS
- Do basic spatial analysis in GIS software
- Use location data for planning and disaster response
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- CVEN30011 Data-Driven Transport Planning
- GEOM30012 Digital Infrastructure Systems Capstone
- GEOM30014 Integrating Digital Infrastructure
- PLAN30005 Urban Precinct Studio
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Quizzes 25%, Projects 45%, Presentations 20%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- Most of the work is group GIS projects, so choosing a good group strongly affects your experience.
- 2024-25 reviews were very negative: lectures felt unrelated to assignments, a heavy workload, and strict rules on late work and special consideration.
- Earlier reviews (2017-2020) were positive, with lenient marking and practical GIS skills.
- Tutors were widely praised as helpful even when the subject overall was criticised.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOM20013 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOM20013?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOM20013 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Quizzes 25%, Projects 45%, Presentations 20%.
- Is GEOM20013 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most of the work is group GIS projects, so choosing a good group strongly affects your experience.
- What do students say about GEOM20013?
- Most of the work is group GIS projects, so choosing a good group strongly affects your experience. 2024-25 reviews were very negative: lectures felt unrelated to assignments, a heavy workload, and strict rules on late work and special consideration. Earlier reviews (2017-2020) were positive, with lenient marking and practical GIS skills.
- How many class hours a week does GEOM20013 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOM20013 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after GEOM20013?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example CVEN30011, GEOM30012, GEOM30014, PLAN30005.
- Can I rate GEOM20013?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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