451-105 Intoduction to GIS and Remote Sensing

The objective of this subject is to introduce students to remote sensing and geographic information systems. By the end of the subject students should have an understanding of the acquisition of remotely sensed imagery and be familiar with the basic principles and procedures of digital image processing. They should have developed practical skills in the interpretation and use of remotely sensed data. They should also have an introductory knowledge of the range of GIS applications; understand the fundamental role of GIS in decision making; be familiar with the basic principles and procedures associated with GIS; and have developed basic practical skills in the use of GIS software.

Not more than three hours of written examinations and tests, and not more than the equivalent of 40 pages of written assignments and reports on practical work. The relative weighting of the assessment components will be published at the commencement of the subject.