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GG2P9-Remote Sensing

Module Provider: Geography
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level: 5
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr KH White
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2009/0

Email: k.h.white@reading.ac.uk

Aims:
This module will introduce students to a variety of remotely sensed data and teach them how to turn this into useful information for a wide range of applications.

Assessable learning outcomes:
On completion of this module it is expected that a student will be able to:

  • Describe and explain the physical basis of optical and radar remote sensing
  • Distinguish between and evaluate the main types of remote sensing system
  • Name the most important remote sensing missions, and discuss their utility for environmental monitoring
  • Understand and explain the physical controls over what we can and cannot see in different types of remote sensing images
  • Recommend appropriate data from specific remote sensing missions for a range of environmental applications

    Additional outcomes:
    This module also aims to develop a wide range of key skills through a programme of self directed study which aims to collect, analyze, and present data. Students will work as a participant or leader of a group, and contribute effectively to the achievement of group objectives. This experience will also enhance students' skills of time management. Following this, they will be in a position to reflect on the process of learning, and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses.

    Outline content:
    The module will cover development of remote sensing, aerial photography and stereopsis, the structure of digital image data, electromagnetic radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum, energy-matter interactions, spectral characteristics of vegetation, soils, rocks and water, remote sensing systems, remote sensing platforms, applications in geology, geomorphology, soil science, vegetation monitoring, meteorology and climatology, coastal zone and oceanography.

    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    A two hour lecture or seminar each week.

    Contact hours:

      Autumn Spring Summer
    Lectures 20
    Tutorials/seminars      
    Practicals      
    Other contact (eg study visits)      
    Total hours 20     
    Number of essays or assignments      
    Other (eg major seminar paper)      

    Assessment:
    Coursework
    None
    Relative percentage of coursework: 0%
    Examinations
    One two hour paper.
    Requirements for a pass
    A mark of 40% overall
    Reassessment arrangements
    Re-examination in August / September.

    Last updated: 23 November 2009

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