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Environmental Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing - ENVE853

This unit builds on the GIS skills introduced in ENV808 Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates and includes more advanced concepts in Remote Sensing and its applications and practical techniques.
Topics include: analysis of landscape and environmental variables; use of remotely sensed data, including both optical and radar data, to derive information on land cover; geostatistics; a range of case studies including environmental management and monitoring.
Practical sessions include techniques for spatial data collection and management, analysis, terrain products generation.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde

X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Michael Chang
Prerequisites:

GEOS801 or GEOS810 or ENVE810 or ENV808 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): GEOS853
Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Science

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Environment and Geography

Faculty of Science

Timetable Information

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