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10199 (v.3) Geology 242 - Remote Sensing and Field Geological Mapping
Area: | Department of Applied Geology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 40.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Fieldwork: | 5 x 1 Days Yearly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10194 (v.3) Geology 243 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology or any previous version
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10198 (v.3) Geology 241 - Structural Geology and Mineralogy or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Remote sensing and field geological mapping. Aerial photography and stereoscopy. Photogeology. Techniques used in geological interpretation of aerial and satellite photographs. Practical applications of photogeology and satellite imagery to geological mapping and mineral exploration. Field geological mapping appropriate field techniques. Geological map preparation and report writing. |
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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. Understood field geological mapping techniques. Understood map preparation. |
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 30%, Exam 20%, Fieldwork 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 | | |
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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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