305544 (v.2) Geology 218 - Photogeology and Remote Sensing

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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
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 60%, Exam 40%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y