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Imaging the Environment (GEOM30009)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (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. Imaging is often the most convenient way to gain spatial information about the environment, especially for large areas. Analysis and interpretation of the imagery requires understanding the principles of electromagnetic radiation, interaction of light with the atmosphere and the object surface, and how the reflected light is recorded by the imaging sensors. This enables the students to identify and analyse the image content such as different land cover types, vegetation, water, and man-made objects. 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. The subject is of particular relevance to students wishing to establish a career in infrastructure engineering, civil engineering, property management, surveying, spatial information and urban planning but is also relevant to a range of disciplines where imaging should be considered.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- ILO 1 - Describe imaging techniques which allow information to be extracted from the image
- ILO2 - Design and create representations of spatial information extracted from image data
- ILO 3 - Analyse image data to monitor various environments including natural, urban, indoor, and outdoor
- ILO 4 - Interpret image data to inform management of various infrastructures.
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: 27 April 2024
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four group assignments each requiring approximately 15 hours of work per student and partly completed in laboratory (15%) each equivalent to 600 words. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2,3,4, are addressed in the reports
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 60% |
Test- One in-class 0.5-hour test. ILOs 1 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| Mid semester | 10% |
Written Exam- One final exam. ILOs 1 and 4 are addressed in the examination.
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kourosh Khoshelham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Practical Work: 2 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
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 Course Bachelor of Design Course Bachelor of Science Major Engineering Systems Major Environmental Science Major Spatial Systems Specialisation (formal) Spatial Major Spatial Systems Major Spatial Systems Major Environmental Science Major Marine Biology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - 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: 27 April 2024