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Interpretation of Satellite Images (ERTH90032)

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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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

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 coordinatorRalf Haese
    Mode of deliveryOff Campus
    Contact hoursContact Hours: Total 40 contact hours: 8 hours lectures, 32 hours practicals.
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Pre teaching start date 3 February 2020
    Pre teaching requirementsReading 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 period10 February 2020 to 14 February 2020
    Last self-enrol date 4 February 2020
    Census date10 February 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 February 2020
    Assessment period ends28 February 2020

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Science (Earth Sciences)
    CourseMaster of Geoscience
    Informal specialisationEarth 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.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022