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.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have - Understood the principles and use of aerial photography.

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, (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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y