SCI103 Communicating Environmental Data (8)
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The subject introduces the biophysical environment and how we communicate the complex information associated with it. Our environment is spatially heterogeneous - characterized by diverse interacting elements. This subject introduces a range of methods for analysing and communicating environmental data including methods of analysing landscape data, and how to deal with complex information so that it can be communicated effectively to a wider variety of audiences. Examples from the physical and life sciences are used to illustrate these concepts. The subject has no residential school. On completion, students have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to interpret and express basic information about the landscape. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SCI103
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Students who have undertaken SCI200 cannot enrol in this subject |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| SCI200 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have an broad understanding of the biophyical environment
- have a broad conceptual understanding of science, scientific method and analytical techniques
- be able to critically apply their understanding of science to make critical judgements about the validity of biophysical environmental information
- be able to synthesise complex environmental data into clear and coherent graphical representations
- have the ability to apply their introductory knowledge and skills to interpret and express basic information about the landscape
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to biophyscal sciences
- Characteristics of spatial and environmental data
- Environmental data, and its sources, acquisition, storage, integrity, and relationship with information and knowledge
- Methods and software for communicating spatial and non-spatial data as the precursor to statistical and/or scientific evaluation
- Spatial data acquisition tools: global positioning systems, remote sensing, image analysis and geographical information systems
- Applications of spatial science for a range of scientific disciplines including environmental science
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
