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305544 (v.2) Geology 218 - Photogeology and Remote Sensing
Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Aerial photography and stereoscopy. Techniques used in geological interpretation of panchromatic, colour and infra red vertical aerial photographs, with particular reference to Western Australian geology. Concepts of collection and interpretation of satellite and other airborne digital remote sensing systems. Practical application of photogeology and satellite imagery to geological mapping and mineral and petroleum resource exploration. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Gained knowledge of geoscience in the application of photogeology to geological mapping in particular reference to photogeology interpretation and other airborne and satellite-based remote sensing techniques. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Allum, J.A.E., (1986), Photogeology and Regional Mapping, Oxford, Pergamon Press. Avery T.E. and Berlin G.L., (1985), Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation, 5th Ed., NY, MacMillan. Campbell J.B., (1996), Introduction to Remote Sensing, NY, Guildford Press, 622p. Greenwood J.E., (1964), Status and Development of Photogeology, Min. Mag. London. V.110, p.32. Lattman L.H., and Ray R.G., (1965), Aerial Photographs in Field Geology, NY, Holt Rinehart. Lillesand T.M. and Kiefer R.W., (1987), Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, NY, Wiley. Miller V.C., (1961), Photogeology, NY, Mcgraw-Hill. Miller V.C., (1968), Current Trends in Photogeology and in the Use of Other Remote Sensing Methods in Geological Interpretation, Earth Science Review. V.74, p.149-171. Ray R.G., (1960), Aerial Photographs in Geological Interpretation and Mapping. USGS Professional Paper 373. Siegal, and Gillespie A.R., (1980), Remote Sensing in Geology, NY, Wiley. |
Unit Texts: | Collins P.L.F., (1999), Photogeology, Curtin University of Technology, 87p, Lecture/practical guide available from the Curtin Bookshop. Drury S.A., (1987), Image interpretation in Geology, London, George Allen and Unwin. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 60%, Exam 40%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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