EAE4067 Remote sensing
Faculty of Science
EAE4067 Remote sensing is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE4067
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4067
2 units list EAE4067 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: Enrolment in the Master of Geographical Information Science and Technology or the Graduate Diploma of Geographical Information Science and Technology.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Remote sensing has become one of the important and widely applied methods for environmental and earth resource monitoring and evaluation. The information extracted from remotely sensed images may be used in many ways, e.g. as a basis for mapping land use/cover, for understanding environmental processes and for estimating biophysical variables. This unit will introduce the basic concepts and principles of remote sensing, and prepare you with image interpretation and digital image processing skills with an emphasis on the use of remote sensing imagery for vegetation, atmosphere, geology, water, soils and landform analysis.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- PracticalsDemonstration50%
- Project50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
To explain and apply the major concepts and principles of remote sensing and digital image processing for earth science applications.
- 2
To identify the types of information that can be extracted from remotely sensed data on the environment and earth resources.
- 3
To explain and apply the fundamental image interpretation elements (e.g., tone, texture, size, shape, pattern, site and association)
- 4
To visually interpret aerial photos and satellite images.
- 5
To conduct digital image processing and analysis using a digital image processing system to extract information.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
A total of 12 hours per week consisting of:
- One 1-hour workshop;
- One 2-hour practical and
- Nine hours of independent study per week
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Xuan Zhu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Xuan Zhu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4067?
EAE4067 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE4067?
EAE4067 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EAE5015 and EAE5018.
When is EAE4067 offered?
In 2026, EAE4067 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE4067?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE4067 have an exam?
No. EAE4067 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.