ESC3392

Remote sensing and GIS in the geosciences ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Marc Leblanc

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Using GIS and remote sensing, the students learn how to capture, collate, analyze and interpret spatially reference data. This unit provides a working knowledge of the principles of obtaining information from remote sensing and GIS to map and understand geological processes, natural hazards, hydrogeological processes, and impacts of mining and pollution.

Objectives: Students will gain understanding of the concepts of computer cartography and GIS and of the concepts of remote sensing and satellite imagery. They will be able to pre-process (import and correct) and analyze various forms of remote sensing data; integrate multi-source and multi-scale data into a common framework; employ effectively visualization and mapping techniques; perform spatial analysis and apply geostatistics to environmental and geological studies; apply remote sensing and GIS to understand and monitor geological processes, natural hazards, and anthropogenic changes to the hydrosphere

Assessment: Written 3 hour exam (70%), project assignment (30%).

Contact Hours: Two x 1-hour lectures and one x 3-hour practical per week

Prerequisites: ESC2192