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Imaging the Environment (GEOM30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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AIMS
This subject will introduce students to the use of imagery in the mapping of both human and natural environments. Imagery is often the cheapest way to gain spatial information about the environment, especially for large areas, but analysis and interpretation of the data requires sophisticated techniques. Usually the light or other electromagnetic radiation being emitted or reflected from the surface being imaged needs to be interpreted into another variable of interest, such as the type of vegetation on the surface. Once interpreted, the information must be communicated to others; usually in the form of maps or reports.
This subject builds on a student’s knowledge of the physical and built environment relevant to their discipline and allows them to interpret and communicate that knowledge. On completion of the subject students should have the skills to perform routine image analysis tasks in the workplace using industry standard software. This subject partners with others to the Spatial Systems majors of the undergraduate science and environments degrees to allow the student to progress to the Master of Engineering (Spatial) or to enter the workforce in a paraprofessional role.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
- Image interpretation basics
- Image acquisition and formation
- Fundamentals of image processing and measurement
- Both aerial photography and satellite imagery will be used to illustrate the techniques of measurement and interpretation by which both spatial position and semantic content can be extracted from image data.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Describe those characteristics of different imaging techniques which allow information to be extracted from the image
- Extract information from images
- Design and create representations of spatial information extracted from image data
- Analyse image data to monitor both human and natural environments
- Interpret image data to inform management of human and natural environments.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- The ability to apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals
- The ability to communicate effectively, not only with other scientists but also with the community at large
- The ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- The ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- An expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so
- The capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom.
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 2 December 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four short practical reports (10% each) totalling no more than 2400 words, due across the semester on weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12, each requiring approximately 10 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2,3,4, 5 are addressed in the reports
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 40% |
Two 1 hour IF-AT (Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique), (10% each) online quizzes - due between weeks 3-6 and weeks 7-10. ILOs 1,4 and 5 are addressed in the examination.
| From Week 3 to Week 10 | 20% |
One examination, strict time limit, open book. ILOs 1, 4 and 5 are addressed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kourosh Khoshelham Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Practical Work: 2 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 2 December 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
John R. Jensen (2007) Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective, 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall.
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and guided practical assignments.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
John R. Jensen (2007) Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective, 2nd Edition. Prentice Hall.
Online interactive tutorials.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
This subject uses industry standard software for image analysis and accesses industry databases of imagery, such as that provided by NASA, as the basis of practical work.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Environmental Science Major Marine Biology Major Engineering Systems Major Environmental Science Major Spatial Systems Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major Spatial Systems Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Spatial Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 2 December 2023