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Imaging the Environment (GEOM30009)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
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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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

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

  • 40 hours (of work required)
From Week 3 to Week 1240%

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.

  • 2 hours
From Week 3 to Week 1020%

One examination, strict time limit, open book. ILOs 1, 4 and 5 are addressed in the examination.

  • 1 hours
During the examination period40%

Last updated: 2 December 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorKourosh Khoshelham
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Practical Work: 2 hours per week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022
    Last self-enrol date11 March 2022
    Census date31 March 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022
    Assessment period ends24 June 2022

    Semester 1 contact information

    Kourosh Khoshelham

    k.khoshelham@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 2 December 2023

Further information

Last updated: 2 December 2023