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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Photogrammetry is an important surveying and mapping technique used to obtain reliable spatial information about physical objects and the environment. It is most commonly used with aerial photography for the preparation of planimetric and topographic maps, and for the production of orthophotos.

Various applied mathematical procedures are involved in the photogrammetric process. Reliable numerical spatial information is generally extracted only after the photographs or images are registered within a spatial reference/control framework. This unit builds upon Control Surveying and Analysis because it provides the necessary foundation in the applied mathematical procedures.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide you with an introduction to key knowledge and skills required in modern Photogrammetric measurement and mapping environments.

Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the various elements involved in photogrammetric measurement including formulation of a photogrammetric solution to a measurement problem.

2. Synthesize the relevant applied mathematical procedures and control surveying principles with photogrammetric techniques for the production of reliable spatial information.

3. Demonstrate the ability to operate a photogrammetric system and demonstrate the ability to use that system for the solution of industry relevant spatial measurement problems and geospatial mapping outputs.

Content

• Air photographs and imagery


• Sensors for photogrammetry and project planning


• Stereoscopic viewing and stereoscopic parallax


• Mathematics for photogrammetry including image measurement and coordinate systems


• Analytical photogrammetry


• Stereoscopic plotting instruments


• Photo-mosaics and orthophotos


• Principles of digital image photogrammetry


• Reference control for photogrammetry including photo-triangulation techniques


• Close-Range photogrammetry


• Photogrammetric applications


• Practical use of a softcopy photogrammetric system

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: 4 hours per week
Lecture: 1
Tutorial/Practical: 3

You will explore the theoretical concepts that underpin the photogrammetric mapping methods through lectures and develop key themes within topics through real-world project examples. You will undertake photogrammetric mapping related exercises in laboratory- based tutorials to develop your understanding and competency in photogrammetic mapping related skills. Online Teaching resources include, but not limited to, Blackboard environments provide support for this unit.

Assessment

QUT's Assessment Policy is located at MOPP C/5.1.

Assessment will be formative involving an emphasis on constructive and progressive feedback using a criterion referencing approach. Your performance in the unit will be assessed through items of assessment to be completed during the semester and submitted at the specified times in the semester. The assignments will contribute to the overall summative grade for the unit.You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions through the semester. You will receive written formative feedback on the unit's assignments.

Assessment name: Professional Plans
Description: Photogrammetric Mapping practical utilizing softcopy techniques
Relates to objectives: 2 and 3
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 9

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: Close Range Terrestrial Photogrammetric Problem Solving
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 13

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: Theory and Calculation Examination
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text:
1. Wolf, Paul R., & Dewitt, Bon A., (2000) Elements of Photogrammetry: with Applications in GIS, 3rd Edition or later , McGraw Hill.

Recommended Readings:
1. Kraus, K. (1993) Photogrammetry (Vol 1 Fundamentals and Standard Processes) Dummler / Bonn.
2. Slama, C. Ed. (1983) Manual of Photogrammetry 4th edition. American Society of Photogrammetry.

Individual references will be recommended with links to the on-line teaching environment including Blackboard.

Risk assessment statement

You will undertake lectures and/or tutorials in traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit. Additionally, you will be required to undertake laboratory work and you are required to have attended a general safety induction session course provided by QUT. You are required to wear enclosed footwear in the Mapping Sciences laboratory.

Additional Costs:
Costs associated with colour printing of photographic image output- A3 format.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 06-Feb-2013