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GEOG5004: Environmental Mapping and Monitoring
2025 unit information
This unit introduces methods for mapping environmental signatures in coastal and marine systems, using both remote sensing image analysis and field data collection techniques. Students will learn, theoretically and practically, how environmental data is collected using a range of different methodologies (remotely sensed and field-based), and application of this data to understanding landscape processes and quantifying environmental change. Students will acquire skills in applying environmental mapping techniques to interpreting key Earth surface processes and understanding the substantial impacts that humans can have on these, in terms of both contamination and remediation.
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Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand the role of environmental monitoring for quantifying system response to environmental change, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of management practices.
- LO2. Understand the sources of error that are encountered in the collection and analysis of environmental data and how they can be minimised.
- LO3. Apply the basic skills of spatial data integration and analysis for environmental change detection.
- LO4. Apply the principles, theory and practice of monitoring and management of coastal environments.
- LO5. Understand environmental data collection considerations, and techniques for processing and analysing environmental data.
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Semester 2b 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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