SURV3650
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students completing this course will have hands on experience in the use of GIS and Remote Sensing Software. They will be able to apply fundamental concepts of Geographic Information System (GIS) and remote sensing to a wide range of environmental applications and engineering problems. Students will gain experience in working with spatial reference systems, types of spatial information, database structures and analytical methods for spatial data analysis, and image processing.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the background, methods, and applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) to surveying and engineering applications.
2. Execute spatial data processing and analysis procedures to practical engineering applications using computer based GIS/RS software.
3. Apply practical skill sets to collect, store, retrieve, transform, and display various spatial data in a GIS environment.
4. Perform image processing and be able to interpret remotely sensed data in a GIS environment.
Content
• Georeferencing and spatial coordinate systems
• Types of spatial information
• Database structures
• Analytical methods for spatial data analysis and modelling
• Basic concepts of remote sensing and radiation theory
• Exposure to a range of sensors and systems
• Knowledge of a wide range of GIS and RS applications
Assumed knowledge
Content covered in courses MATH1110 and MATH1120, and successful completion of SURV1200, SURV2210, SURV2220, SURV2230, SURV3350 and SURV3510.
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: GIS/RS Laboratory
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per fortnight for 6 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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