GISCI 241 : Principles of Remote Sensing
Science
2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
GISci 241 is a required course of the GISci major and also part of the Spatial Information and Analysis module in the Bachelor of Arts. The course is a prerequisite of GISci 341 - Advanced Remote Sensing
The course is also of interest for students who want to know how various technologies are used to observe, measure, analyse and understand a range of physical or human processes.
The course runs in a blended learning model where each week the class is expected to engage with content delivered online through readings, videos and interactive activities. Each week the class then meets for two hours to further discuss this content in a open forum. Several aspects of the course delivery is underpinned by working in small groups of students.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and explain the way in which remote sensing tools and techniques are used to understand an array of physical and human processes taking place on the surface of the earth. Through the lecture component of the course students will develop disciplinary Knowledge and Practice. (Capability 5 and 6)
- Be able to analyse aerial photographs and multispectral satellite imagery. By the end of the course student will understand a range of methods used for interpreting and analysing remote imagery. Students will think critically about remote sensing methods and how to apply them to understand and solve problems. (Capability 2, 3 and 5)
- Demonstrate and apply cartographic and visualisation techniques to effectively communicate and share knowledge with diverse audiences in a range of media and formats. (Capability 4)
- Work independently towards understanding how the application of remote sensing data and associated tools can be applied to assist with understanding societal and/or environmental problems. (Capability 4 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 30% | Individual Examination |
| Laboratories | 30% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 18% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Project | 16% | Individual Coursework |
| Test | 6% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect to spend 24 hours watching videos and conducting activities online, 20 hours (2 hours per week) in tutorials, 16 hours in labs, 40 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 50 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.
At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.
Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.