I'd like to start by saying it was the hardest unit of my degree (psyc + crim majors), but weirdly it was worth it. Take the advice of the person below. finish each lab in the week its assigned and make friends with the alex the instructor because you'll be asking a heap of questions. it was super stressful at first and each lab takes around 6hrs to complete. in the end you learn a whole new mapping system and this skill is sought after in many industries. I also finished on a HD, so if you stick with it and do the work you can pass without problems.

Anonymous, Semester 1, 2023

This was overall a great unit. As an envt student I learnt sooo much! There is no exam, and assignments are worth large percentages. Some words of advice: 1. Attend every lab session and finish your maps before you start the next!! The maps are in the first assignment so you don't want to end up doing these last minute. 2. The first assignment is a steep learning curve so attend every help session you can, ask questions and work with your peers! You will get through it! 3. Start every assignment as soon as you get it! You only have 2 weeks and these are big assignments. If you don't you may not finish - so many people got late penalties in my class!! Overall great unit though and you learn soo much! If you're a good student you will do well!

Anonymous, Semester 1, 2022

Taught me quite a bit about QGIS in an understanable way, but the first assignment was way too stressful and complicated for how much we had been taught. Core unit, would not choose it otherwise

Anonymous, Semester 1, 2021