CECS Professional Skills Mapping

ENGN3903 — Environmental Sensing, Mapping and Modelling

Note: information provided here is indicative only. For full and current course information view the official page on P&C.

code:	ENGN3903
name:	Environmental Sensing, Mapping and Modelling
unit value:	6
description:	To better understand and manage the rapid pace of environmental change, there is a need to develop accurate and effective environmental sensing, mapping and modelling techniques. In this course, students will learn about and compare the methods used to investigate environmental systems and parameters including techniques for measuring water, air, soil, vegetation, light, noise and vibration. Students will also learn about remote sensing from ground-, and space-based platforms, including how these platforms allow the collection of information essential to monitor, quantify and forecasting the condition and behaviour of the environment. Students will then investigate mapping tools to represent spatial and temporal changes of environmental values and develop computational methods and models to extrapolate societal understanding of the measured and mapped environmental data. Collectively, the topics explored in the course will give students experience in using spatiotemporal environmental data to underpin evidence based environmental decision making. This course will provide an important focus on indigenous perspectives and contributions to this field of study. Students will be able to draw on course materials that provide diverse gender, cultural, and geographical perspectives on these topics.
P&C:	https://programsandcourses.anu.edu.au/course/ENGN3903
course learning outcomes:	Identify and evaluate appropriate monitoring and modelling strategies to characterise environmental systems and processes. Understand and explain the key principles and components of a remote sensing system. Understand and demonstrate how to collect, handle and analyse environmental data obtained from various measurement and remote sensing techniques. Demonstrate the application of environmental mapping and modelling techniques to investigate environmental systems and processes. Communicate informed critique or analysis of environmental sensing and modelling across a range of mediums.
assessment:	Workshop / lab exercises (25%) Presentation (10%) Assignment (25%) Exam (40%)

Mapped learning outcomes

learning outcome	1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE						2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY				3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES						assessment tasks
learning outcome	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.6	1	2	3	4
Identify and evaluate appropriate monitoring and modelling strategies to characterise environmental systems and processes.		✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓									✓		✓	✓
Understand and explain the key principles and components of a remote sensing system.							✓	✓									✓		✓	✓
Understand and demonstrate how to collect, handle and analyse environmental data obtained from various measurement and remote sensing techniques.		✓	✓	✓			✓	✓										✓	✓	✓
Demonstrate the application of environmental mapping and modelling techniques to investigate environmental systems and processes.							✓	✓									✓	✓
Communicate informed critique or analysis of environmental sensing and modelling across a range of mediums.												✓		✓				✓	✓	✓

Course contribution towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard

This table depicts the relative contribution of this course towards the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard. Note that this illustration is indicative only, and may not take into account any recent changes to the course. You are advised to review the official course page on P&C for current information..

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard — summary

1. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
	1.1	Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
✓	1.2	Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
✓	1.3	In depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
✓	1.4	Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
	1.5	Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
✓	1.6	Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the engineering discipline.
2. ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
✓	2.1	Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
✓	2.2	Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
	2.3	Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
	2.4	Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
	3.1	Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
✓	3.2	Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
	3.3	Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
✓	3.4	Professional use and management of information.
	3.5	Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
	3.6	Effective team membership and team leadership.

Updated: 18 February 2021/ Responsible Officer: Dean, CECS/ Page Contact: CECS Academic Education Services