REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
ENV2REM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject covers how remotely sensed data is collected, processed and interpreted, focussing on satellite images but also mentioning other data types. In addition, the basic theory and applications of GIS (geographical information systems) and GPS (global positioning systems) are discussed, in particular how spatial data, including processed satellite images, can be plotted as maps. The practical component of the subject introduces three computer programs that are commonly used for remote sensing and GIS, and demonstrates how these programs can be used in a wide variety of applications.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: John Webb
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Remote Sensing and image interpretation.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Lillesand, T.M., Keifer, R.W. and Chipman, J.W.
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 6th Edition
Publisher: JOHN WILEY AND SONS
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Introduction to geospatial technologies.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Shellito, B.A.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: 3rd edition
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
ISBN: N/A
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Geographic Information Systems, an introduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Delaney, J. and Van Niel, K.
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: 2nd edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Webb
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 27 - 28
One 12.00 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 27 - 27
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 27 - 27
Eight 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (equiv to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
8 Prac Reports (equiv to 1500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 1-hour end-of-semester examination | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |