UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

EAE3012 Geographical information systems and remote sensing

Faculty of Science

EAE3012 Geographical information systems and remote sensing is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2020: Semester 2; Clayton
Assessment: Exam 50%; and 10 other tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EAE3012

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EAE3012

No unit lists EAE3012 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: 12 credit points of any second year units from ESC, EAE, BIO, ENV2022, ATS2547, ATS2548, ATS2628 or ATS2778

PROHIBITION: ATS2259, ATS3259, ATS3552, AZA2259, AZA3259, ESC3259 and ESC3552

Overview

This unit introduces basic principles, methods, techniques and applications of GIS and remote sensing. It covers basics of GIS and remote sensing, spatial data collection and management, spatial data manipulation, spatial data analysis and modelling, remote sensing image processing and interpretation and spatial data visualisation. Case studies and hands-on practice allow you to gain experience in the use of GIS and remote sensing technologies. It equips you with fundamental knowledge and skills in constructing, collecting, managing, analysing, integrating and communicating spatial data and information, which are essential for scientific investigations in environmental science, earth science, geography and other scientific studies that have a spatial dimension.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Second semester	Clayton	On campus

Assessment

Practical 1: An introduction to ArcGIS
4%
Practical 2: Vector and raster representations of the world
4%
Practical 3: Map projections and coordinate systems
4%
Practical 4: Spatial data input and editing
4%
Practical 5: Vector data analysis
4%
Practical 6: Raster data analysis
4%
Practical 7: Spatial statistics
4%
Practical 8: Spatial visualisation
4%
Practical 9: Image classification
4%
Project: GIS analysis of land use change
14%
Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)
50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the key concepts and principles of GIS and remote sensing;
2
Develop an ability to collect, handle and use digital spatial data for mapping, analysis and modelling;
3
Identify sources of spatial data and assess the nature and quality of spatial data;
4
Demonstrate basic problem solving skills with GIS and remote sensing;
5
Demonstrate a high level of skills in the use of GIS software (ArcGIS);
6
Develop their own applications of GIS and remote sensing.

Workload and teaching

Practical activities24 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

One 1-hour interactive workshop per week
One 3-hour practical per week

This unit is delivered in a remote learning mode. It is composed of online pre-recorded lecture videos, prescribed readings, and two-hour computer-based practicals on a weekly basis. Practicals are scheduled, but conducted at home using own computers and a home version of GIS software with demonstrators staying online for consultation during the scheduled practical sessions.

Learning resources

Required resources

Zhu, X. (2016) GIS for Environmental Applications - A Practical Approach . Routledge, London and New York.

Where it fits

EAE3012 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Xuan Zhu
Unit Coordinators: Dr Xuan Zhu

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EAE3012?

EAE3012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EAE3012 offered?

In 2020, EAE3012 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does EAE3012 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 10 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include EAE3012?

EAE3012 is part of Earth science, Environmental science, Geographical science and Human geography.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Organisational unit: School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20202021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027