BSEN40780 Remote Sensing and GIS

Academic Year 2022/2023

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

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:
* collate, process and map basic farm data using GIS.
* undertake basic spatial calculations using properties of a field.
* find, download, pre-process and use optical satellite data for a fam.
* undertake a basic vegetation index analysis of a field

Indicative Module Content:

Each topic will be covered using a lecture, some reading, and a practical class.
1. Introduction to GIS
2. Vector and raster data
3. coordinate systems and projections
4. Importing external data
5. Importing locally collected data
6. Introduction to remote sensing and optical satellite data
7. Finding, selecting and pre-processing image data
8. Vegetation index methods
9. Spectral modeling and ground truth data
10. Growth stage and yield mapping

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

48
Lectures

20
Practical

30
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Each topic will be introduced with a reading assignment (ca. 30-45 minutes). A lecture will focus on identifying the most important aspects for agricultural applications. A practical class (that can be done either in a timetable slot or at a convenient time) to put the theory into practice. 
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 Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Review of GIS applications for agriculture. This will include:
* scientific literature review
* commercial technology review
* implementation issues identified during practicals		 Week 6 n/a Graded No

35
Assignment: Review of remote sensing applications for agriculture. This will include:
* scientific literature review
* commercial technology review
* implementation issues identified during practicals		 Week 11 n/a Graded No

35
Class Test: Practical examination (3 hrs) integrating GIS and remote sensing Week 12 n/a Graded No

30

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

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided on each report once it is complete in the following order: GIS assessment -> GIS feedback -> RS assessment -> practical exam -> RS feedback -> practical exam feedback