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BSEN40780

Academic Year 2024/2025

Remote Sensing and GIS (BSEN40780)

Subject:
Biosystems Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Biosystems & Food Engineering
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Anna Molter
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces the concepts of using geographical information systems and remote sensing data for farm management. The principles of spatial data and optical remote sensing (including vector and raster data, coordinate systems, projections, optical image data, image processing and vegetation indexes) will be introduced, and then used in the context of farm management

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand the main principles of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing
2. Collect, process and map basic farm data using GIS
3. Analyse vector and raster datasets using common GIS tools
4. Compile and interpret optical satellite data for a farm

Indicative Module Content:

- Basic principles of GIS
- Making a map
- Working with attribute data
- Vector data analysis
- Raster data analysis
- Basic principles of remote sensing and optical satellite data
- Working with image data
- Vegetation index methods
- Spectral modeling and ground truth data
- Growth stage and yield mapping

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

86
Lectures

10
Practical

24
Total

120

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Active/Task based learning
Problem based learning
Peer and group work
Student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Knowledge of agriculture is required for this module. All applications will be considered in an agricultural context.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
FOR30430 - Geographical Info system, GEOG40890 - Remote Sensing


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Practical Skills Assessment: The maps/outputs of the practical exercise will be assessed. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 Graded No

40

 No
Individual Project: Students will work on a project, applying the skills learned during the practical sessions. The project will be assessed through a report and presentation. Week 12 Graded No

60

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided post-assessment.

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