GIS and Remote Sensing

Subject 207-330 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Twenty-four hours lectures and 36 hours practical work
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Graham Ian Brodie
Subject Overview:

This subject should provide students with an understanding of the principles of geographic information system and remote sensing technologies and their application to urban and rural resource management.

The content includes:

  • introduction to database management systems;

  • introduction to geographic information systems;

  • global position systems and automatic data acquisition;

  • integration of conventional data analysis tools with GIS;

  • passive and active sensing systems;

  • image processing and interpretation; and

  • remote sensing for improved resource management.
Assessment: One 3-hour written examination (50%), two 2500-word assignments (40%) and a practical assignment (10%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

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Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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Notes: Students enrolled in the BSc (pre-2008 degree), BASc or a combined BSc course will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management
Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Geography
Geography
Geography Major

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