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MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2019-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2019-ONGOING
Enrolment rules
Completion of 24 points of 100 level units or enrolment in an appropriate graduate qualification (G1053, C1118, M1330, G1062)
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Unit content:This unit provides introduction to geographic information systems and remote sensing. Both theory and practical aspects are covered in the unit. Lectures focus predominantly on theory and applications while lab sessions with hands-on, computer-based exercises allow for exploration of the range of topics using a specialist software package. Lecture topics include models used to represent geographical phenomena on computers, map projections and data formats, geographic operations and analyses, introduction to remote sensing including digital image processing and fundamentals of change detection. Particular attention is given to applications relevant for environmental, conservation and marine sciences such as multicriteria evaluation for spatial planning, landscape ecology, change detection, monitoring invasive species and mapping marine habitats.
Other notes:Off-campus students must have access to suitable computing facilities, preferably Windows-based computer though Apple computers with Virtual PC and Windows OS are also suitable.