451-341 Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing

451-105 Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing, 451-235 Spatial Databases, 451-236 Spatial Visualisation, 451-331 Spatial Analysis, 451-332 Imaging in the Geosciences, or equivalent subjects

Topics include:

• an overview of application areas in mapping; GIS application design and implementation; economical, managerial and institutional issues of GIS applications; GIS project feasibility studies, and GIS project realization;

• applications of remote sensing in resource mapping and monitoring, in the geosciences and in engineering as well as military and social planning applications. This will include a consideration of the image processing techniques used in each application, the capabilities of current sensor systems, the difficulties of operational implementation and the future potential in each application area.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline

• ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

One 3-hour written examination at the end of semester (50%). Written assignments and reports on practical work over the semester: a 'major project' over the first six weeks with individual deliverables each week (4.2% each, equivalent of 500 words each) and four written reports on practical exercises due in the last six weeks on a weekly basis worth 6.2% each, and equivalent of 1000 words.