91120 GIS and Remote Sensing

6cp; availability: students must have completed 90cp of study in C10117, or C10221, or C10228

This subject provides students with understanding of some of the complex aspects related to the use, development and management of geographical information systems (GIS) as well as exposure to elements of remote sensing as applied to the study of natural phenomena. In the GIS stream the students gain exposure to one of the most widely used GIS softwares in industry and science. In the Remote Sensing stream the students are presented with elements of the physical principles underpinning collection of Earth Systems data from orbiters and the payloads on board. Experience on how to input data obtained by remote sensing (as well as other sources) into a GIS is also gained. The subject includes lectures, computer practicals and discussion boards. Selected case studies on the application of GIS and remote sensing are presented by guest speakers as appropriate, depending on speakers' availability.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,562.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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