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9791 (v.7) Geology 208 - Remote Sensing
Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7032 (v.5) Geology 102 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Remote sensing. Aerial photography and stereoscopy. Photogeology including techniques used in geological interpretation of panchromatic, colour and infrared vertical aerial photgraphs 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 - Understood the application of aerial photography and satellite-based remote sensing techniques to geological mapping and resource exploration. |
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, JAE, (1966). Photogeology and Regional Mapping, 107p. Pergamon Press, Oxford. Campbell J.B., (1996), Introduction to Remote Sensing, NY, Guildford Press, 622p. Greenwood J.E., (1964), Status and Development of Photogeology, London, Min. Mag., v110, p.32. Lattman L.H. and Ray R.G., (1965), Aerial Photographs in Field Geography, NY, Holt Rhinehart. Miller V.C., (1961), Photogeology, NY, McGraw Hill. |
Unit Texts: | Collins P.L.F., (2001), Photogeology, Curtin University of Technology, 87p. Drury S.A., (1987), Image Interpretation in Geology, London, Allen and Unwin, 243p. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 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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