Imaging the Environment (GEOM30009)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

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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
  • The ability to question and critically examine established beliefs and practices

Last updated: 20 March 2025

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: 20 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

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

  • 60 hours (of work required)
From Week 3 to Week 1260%

Test- One in-class 0.5-hour test. ILOs 1 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.

  • 30 minutes
Mid semester10%

Written Exam- One final exam. ILOs 1 and 4 are addressed in the examination.

  • 1.5 hours
During the examination period30%

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorKourosh Khoshelham
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Practical Work: 2 hours per week)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Kourosh Khoshelham

    k.khoshelham@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025