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6419 (v.5) Photogeology 502
Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Stereoscopy. Air photo interpretation. Air photos in mineral exploration. Use of photos. Mosaics. Satellite imagery and application to mineral search. Map compilation from photo interpretation. Infra red scanning side looking radar, gamma ray spectroscopy, airborne geochemical surveys, techniques used in reconnaissance exploration. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Understood the principles and use of aerial photography. |
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, (1996), Photogeology and Regional Mapping, Oxford, Pergamon Press. Avery T. E and Berlin G. L., (1985), fundamentals of remote sensing and airphoto interpretation, 5th ed, New York, MacMillan Publishing, New York. Campbell J. B., (1996), Introduction to remote sensing, New York, Guildford Press. Lattman L. H and Ray R. G., (1965), Aerial Photgraphs in Field Geography, New York, Holt Rinehart. Lillesand T. M and Kiefer R.W., (1987), Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, New York, Wiley.Miller V. C., (1961), Photogeology, New York McGraw Hill. Siegal and Gillespie A. R., (1980), Remote Sensing in Geology, New York, Wiley. |
Unit Texts: | Collins, P. L. F., (2001), Photogeology, Curtin University, 87p. Drury S.A., (1987), Image Interpretation in Geology, London, Allen and Unwin. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 50%, Examination 50%. This is by 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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