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NR531 Remote Sensing and Spatial Data

Updated: 05 May 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
19 September 2009 22 September 2009 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions NR331
Notes None
Combined Units NR331 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Data
Coordinator(s) Janelle Wilkes (jwilkes2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit content includes: maps and mapping systems (global and Australian); property information systems; global positioning systems; basic surveying; photogrammetry; satellite remote sensing; and ground-based sensing systems. The principles of each topic are presented and applications to natural resource management, geography, archaeology and planning demonstrated. Students have the option of choosing a discipline specific topic for the major assignment. NR 531 is based on the undergraduate unit with additional assessible load and greater demonstrated understanding required.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Remote Sensing of the Environment
ISBN: 9780131889507
Jensen, J.R., Prentice Hall 2nd revised ed. 2006
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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