Key facts
UNE unit code: GISC436
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Remote sensing and image analysis are an invaluable tool for resource management. Learn how you can use the power of big data to map and understand changes taking place at broad scales, and how these are used in real world applications.
Studying this unit will extend your capacity to apply the advanced aspects of remote sensing and image processing. Focusing on case studies, you will fine tune your understanding of the role of remote sensing and GIS for natural resource management.
You will explore digital image display and enhancement, image ratios, principal component analysis, image classification and image rectification.
Demonstrate your mastery of the various ways in which information can be extracted from digital imagery, adding to your spatial processing toolbox with the skills and knowledge to solve complex real-world problems.
Note that this unit is intended to extend your existing high-level computer literacy, and internet access is highly desirable.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
While not mandatory, prior completion of GISC331 is recommended as it provides much of the foundational thinking that informs GISC436.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply theoretical and technical knowledge of remote sensing and image analysis to process satellite images to identify different vegetation and objects;
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of image enhancement techniques; analyse and evaluate how these can be used to extract information from digital imagery;
- analyse and evaluate image data and generate solutions to simple problems involving the use of the spatial processing toolbox and its application to real-world problems; and
- demonstrate autonomy, well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner using the spatial processing toolbox for a specified task.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Activity | Yes | 20% | All offerings | |
| Report | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings | |
| Unit Quiz | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note:
Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications (All volumes)
Earth Observation Australia Inc
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