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 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2022 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 2022 handbook.
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- PracticalsOther54%
- Theory quizzesOther30%
- Project16%
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 activities36 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- One 1-hour interactive workshop per week
- One 2-hour practical per week
This unit is composed of online pre-recorded lecture videos, prescribed readings, one-hour workshops and two-hour computer-based practicals on a weekly basis. Practicals and workshops are scheduled on-campus.
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 2022 handbook.
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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 2022, EAE3012 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE3012 have an exam?
No. EAE3012 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE3012?
EAE3012 is part of Earth science, Environmental science, Geographical science and Human geography.