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

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.

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.

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, 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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignments 60%, Exam 40%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

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