ENVS2015 Introduction to Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Resources Environment & Society |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Environmental Science |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
There has been a rapid growth in the use of digital spatial data in many areas of resource management and the environmental sciences. This course aims to develop both a solid theoretical understanding and a comprehensive practical introduction to the use of geographic information systems and simple modelling using digital spatial data and in decision support. The practical exercises take the form of an Environmental Impact Study in a small coastal catchment. On the satisfactory completion of this course, students will have completed realistic hydrological, erosion, conservation, wildlife habitat, forest, agriculture, fire and building economic models within the Geographic Information System. The integration of these components will be carried out using Multi-criteria Evaluation and Multiple Objective Land Use Allocation models within the Geographic Information System. Honours Pathway Option Students who take this option are expected to write a critical review of a journal paper instead of doing the first test (25% of overall assessment). The essay is expected to show greater conceptual understanding and a degree of discovery learning. All other assessment and requirements remain the same. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. explain the theoretical and practical considerations required for conducting a GIS-based landuse planning analysis for decision support in a professional manner2. prepare, manipulate, display and analyse spatial data 3. use a Global Positioning System to assist in conducting rigorous field checking of satellite imagery 4. synthesise and present high quality GIS-based outputs in a report format |
| Indicative Assessment |
Regular attendance and participation in class work is required. Any students who fail to participate in practical sessions on a regular basis but still submit practical work may be invited to demonstrate that it is their own work. Assessment will be based on:
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| Workload |
64 hours contact comprising 26 hours of lectures, 22 hours of practicals and one day in the field (equivalent to three practicals) |
| Areas of Interest | Resource Management and Environmental Science |
| Requisite Statement |
24 units towards a degree. With permission this course can be taken concurrently with ENVS3024. |
| Incompatibility |
with GEOG3009, GEOG2015 or SRES2015 |
| Preliminary Reading |
Jensen, J.R., 2005, Introductory Digital Image Processing, Prentice Hall. Chang, K., 2008, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (fourth ed.), McGraw. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Archaeology Practice and Geography |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr Bruce Doran |
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