Applied Remote Sensing of Earth and Solar System Bodies EARTH5021

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

Remote sensing observations are key to our understanding of the Solar System, as this is currently the only method of engagement with many planetary bodies. During this course students will learn how to process and engage with remote sensing data from Earth and other planetary bodies, in order to address key scientific questions. Students will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from the local space sector and utilise industry standard datasets and software. This course will integrate the theoretical foundations of remote sensing with applied practical skills.   

Timetable

Two three-hour sessions per week over a 5 week period. Each session contains a 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour practical session.  

Requirements of Entry

A first or upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant STEM area or equivalent professional experience.
Students must also have at least level 1 mathematics that includes calculus (Scottish Advanced Higher Maths or equivalent) and at least Level 1 Physics Scottish Advanced Higher Physics or equivalent).
For applicants where English is not a first language the student must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0 or equivalent English language qualification.

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

■ A narrative CV document outlining why the team is the best suited for the proposed work. 30%

■ Individual processing of a remote sensing dataset and a summary report of the outcomes. 70%

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the surfaces of Earth and other planetary bodies, via remote sensing datasets. The course will enable students to experience a taste of what the space sector job market is like via exposure to local space companies. This course will also prepare participants for the modern space sector through skills aligned assessments, including developing confidence in producing a narrative CVs for a proposal team.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Evaluate skills and knowledge of how remote sensing data are generated and processed.

■ Produce and critique a professional narrative CV

■ Use industry standard data and software to address fundamental questions on Earth and on other planetary bodies.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components of the course's summative assessment.