Key facts
UNE unit code: GISC331
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Precisely located, quality field data and synoptic assessment of the landscape over broad areas are complementary skills critical to all geographical, earth and environmental sciences.
In this unit, you will gain a deep and work-ready knowledge of GNSS and digital data capture, and knowledge of the ever-expanding range of both airborne and satellite imaging systems along with the interpretation skills of their outputs.
Future proof your career as you learn how to research, critically analyse and effectively communicate the results of field data capture or image interpretation.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
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| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | 2 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school is mandatory for all students. |
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of digital field data capture using global positioning systems;
- discuss and demonstrate the application of theoretical knowledge and technical skills in digital image interpretation to solve real world problems;
- analyse and apply a multi-disciplinary approach to solve complex problems using remote sensing data; and
- demonstrate the ability to research, synthesise, critically analyse, organise and communicate results of field data capture or image interpretation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercises - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 To pass this unit, you must achieve at least 50% in this task, and meet all other passing requirements in the unit. |
| Online Assessment of Software Skills Applied to Real World Applications | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
| Quizzes | Yes | 20% | All offerings | A sequence of quizzes No. Words: equivalent to 500. |
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: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications. Volume 1A: Data—Basics and Acquisition.
ISBN: 97809943019
Harrison, B.A., Jupp, D.L.B., Lewis, M.M., Forster, B.C., Mueller, N., Phinn, S., Coppa, I., Hudson, D., Smith, C., Grant, I., Anstee, J., Dekker, A.G., Ong, C., and Lau, I., Australia and New Zealand CRC for Spatial Information 2nd (Revised 2022) 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
Earth Observation: Data, Processing and Applications. Volume 1B: Data—Image Interpretation.
ISBN: 97809943019
Harrison, B.A., Jupp, D.L.B., Lewis, M.M., Forster, B.C., Coppa, I., Mueller, N., Hudson, D., Phinn, S., Smith, C., Anstee, J., Grant, I., Dekker, A.G., Ong, C., and Lau, I., Australia and New Zealand CRC for Spatial Information 2nd (Revised 2018) 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
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