This unit of study is aimed at advanced techniques in Remote Sensing RS linked with Geographical Information Systems GIS as applied to land management problems We will review the basic principles of GIS and then focus on advanced RS principles and techniques used for land resource assessment and management This will be followed by practical training in RS techniques augmented by land management project development and implementation based on integration of GIS and RS tools The unit thus consists of three separate but overlapping parts 1 a short theoretical part which focuses on the concepts of RS 2 a practical part which aims at developing handson skills in using RS tools and 3 an applicationfocused module in which students will learn the skills of how to design a land management project and actualize it using integrated GIS and RS techniques
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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144 cp of 1000-3000 level units |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Basic GIS knowledge. Completion of at least a major or minor |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Thomas Bishop, thomas.bishop@sydney.edu.au |
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