GEOM20015 Sensing and Measurement
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is GEOM20015 hard?
GEOM20015: Easier. #24 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
How sensors and surveys capture the physical world and turn it into digital models and digital twins.
After it you can
- Plan and take field measurements in a team
- Process measurements into accurate maps and models
- Explain how sensors and surveys capture the world
What you need first
VCE mathematics (or equivalent)
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Presentations 30%, Tests 20%, Projects 40%, Reports and essays 10%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2017–2021)
- Hands-on outdoor surveying with real equipment; almost all assessment except the exam is group work.
- Pre-2021 reviewers found it fun with supportive staff and an easy exam similar to past years.
- A 2021 reviewer said disruptions left it with lectures only and little support, so check how it runs now.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOM20015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GEOM20015?
- Needs VCE mathematics (or equivalent).
- Does GEOM20015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 30%, Tests 20%, Projects 40%, Reports and essays 10%.
- Is GEOM20015 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Hands-on outdoor surveying with real equipment; almost all assessment except the exam is group work.
- What do students say about GEOM20015?
- Hands-on outdoor surveying with real equipment; almost all assessment except the exam is group work. Pre-2021 reviewers found it fun with supportive staff and an easy exam similar to past years. A 2021 reviewer said disruptions left it with lectures only and little support, so check how it runs now.
- How many class hours a week does GEOM20015 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOM20015 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 GEOM20015?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example GEOM30012.
- Can I rate GEOM20015?
- 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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