Design interactive 3-D applications for scientific and mathematical modelling

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAGAM509A, 'Design interactive 3-D applications for scientific and mathematical modelling'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine and confirm business expectations and needs

1.1 Apply skills to determine business requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered

1.2 Determine critical environmental, systemic relationships that require simulation in a 3-D environment

1.3 Identify critical data sources required by simulations or modelling

1.4 Document critical environmental, systemic relationships and data sources that require simulation in a 3-D environment

2. Design an interactive 3-D application for scientific or mathematical modelling

2.1 Use prototyping tools to provide proof of concept for environmental and systemic relationships

2.2 Identify technologies and platforms suitable for the deployment of scientific or mathematical modelling

2.3 Apply object-oriented programming principles to design classes and algorithms to support scientific or mathematical modelling in an interactive 3-D environment

3. Design a 3-D environment that simulates a scientific or mathematical model

3.1 Select appropriate visual representation for elements of a 3-D scientific or mathematical model

3.2 Analyse required interaction between user and a 3-D environment

3.3 Design a graphical user interface (GUI) to support required interaction between use and a 3-D environment

4. Develop procedures to test a scientific or mathematical model

4.1 Develop testing procedures and standards that verify modelling integrity

4.2 Document testing procedures and standards that verify modelling integrity


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAGAM509A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA50211 - Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
  • ICA50111 - Diploma of Information Technology