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Interpretation of Satellite Images (ERTH90032)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Off Campus
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Overview
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This subject will show how to use two computer programs (Global Mapper and ENVI) to process satellite images in order to obtain geological and environmental data. The subject is almost entirely practical, and involves processing a variety of images from a particular area, including digital elevation models, Landsat, radiometric and aeromagnetic data, to construct a geological map and geomorphic history. In addition, the use of hyperspectral imagery will be covered.
Intended learning outcomes
- An ability to identify the kind of digital information and software most appropriate to solving different geological problems; an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to work with state-of-the-art geological data sets in digital form;
- confidence and competence to interrogate geological problems employing modern digital techniques.
Generic skills
- Handle large datasets in digital format;
- exercise critical judgement; undertake rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopt a problem-solving approach to new and unfamiliar tasks;
- develop high-level written report and/or oral presentation skills; interrogate, synthesise and interpret the published literature;
- work as part of a team.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of third-year geology is strongly recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Seven equally weighted practical exercises collectively equivalent to 1000 words, due two weeks after the last lecture (40%)
- Assignment equivalent to 1500 words, due two weeks after the last lecture (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Kevin Walsh Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Contact Hours: Total 40 contact hours: 8 hours lectures, 32 hours practicals. Total time commitment 85 hours Pre teaching start date 5 February 2018 Pre teaching requirements Reading to be completed during the pre-teaching period: Remote sensing and image interpretation 6th Edition Lillesand, T.M. and Keifer, R.W. John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Teaching period 12 February 2018 to 16 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 6 February 2018 Census date 12 February 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 February 2018 Assessment period ends 2 March 2018 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours.
Additional delivery details
This subject is taught through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences: https://vieps.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au/.
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NOTE - This intensive subject is hosted by Monash University
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading to be completed during the pre-teaching period: Remote sensing and image interpretation 6th Edition Lillesand, T.M. and Keifer, R.W. John Wiley & Sons, 2008.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Earth Sciences) Course Master of Geoscience Informal specialisation Earth Sciences Major Honours Program - Earth Sciences - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022