Environmental Informatics

Course aim

To explore, evaluate and appreciate sources of environmental information and measurement.

Course content

Descriptive treatment of environmental measurement techniques; overview of field sampling techniques; introduction to geographical information systems; overview of relational databases and database queries; storage of environmental information; web delivery of environmental data; environmental data mining; metadata.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 3 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 5 hours
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	2 hours x 4 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 3 weeks
Computer Practical	2 hours x 5 hours
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	2 hours x 4 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Database assignment (group), Five practical exercises (individual - completed during class) - continuous assessment, Literature review (individual), Project Report (group)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.