208-249 Landscape Information Systems

208-152 Agricultural Technology

This subject should provide students with an understanding of the principles associated with the acquisition, storage and interpretation of spatial and temporal data associated with landscapes, ranging from sub-paddock to catchment scale.

The subject will introduce students to: mapping techniques, global positioning systems, automatic data acquisition, passive and active remote sensing technologies and Geographic information systems (GIS).

On completion of this subject the students should be able to:

• describe the major techniques available for capturing data associated with land and biological resources;

• observe, sample and record data in field situations;

• interpret results using appropriate tools and techniques; and

• understand how to apply them in a landscape management context.

A three-hour examination (50%), equivalent to two 2500-word assignments (20% each) and practical assignments (worth a total of 10%).