Key facts
UNE unit code: GISC331
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
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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 |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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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 |
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Online Practical Book | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000. |
Quizzes | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Four online quizzes No. Words: equivalent to 1000. |
Take Home Examination | Yes | 40% | All offerings |
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. 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 2018) 2017
Text refers to: All offerings
An Introduction to GNSS
ISBN: 9780981375403
Hexagon - NovAtel, NovAtel Inc. 2nd 2015
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
Introduction to Remote Sensing
ISBN: 9781462549405
James B. Campbell, Randolph H. Wynne, and Valerie A. Thomas, Guilford Press 6th ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
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