EV2501 - Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing

[Offered in even-numbered years in Townsville . ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Introduction to the principles of electromagnetic radiation and the physics of solar energy and earth environment interactions. Basic principles of aerial photographic interpretation, and of image analysis in a raster GIS environment. Applications of remote sensing to the mapping and monitoring of terrestrial and marine environments in North Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

• to introduce participants to the use and interpretation of primary sources of geographic information; analogue and digital approaches to image analysis; and image analysis in a raster GIS environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively.

Prerequisites:	Any level 1 EV or GE subject or permission of HoS
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	GE2501

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc133785.
Contact hours:	26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.