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Details of Submission:
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Part B: Marking and Assessment
(to be completed by Module Lecturer)
This assignment will be marked out of 100%
This assignment contributes to 20% of the total module marks.
This assignment is bonded
Assessment Task:
Write an essay of approx. 1200 words (MAX 1500) on the use of remotely sensed imagery as a tool for monitoring environmental change.
Give a brief introduction to ‘remote sensing’ – how it works and the different types. (approx. 200 words – 10%)
Discussion (approx. 1000 words – 70%)
Discuss the benefits and limitations of using aerial imagery to monitor environmental change.
Discuss the benefits and limitations of satellite imagery to monitor environmental change.
Provide a brief conclusion.
Use examples from your tutorials (eg georeferencing, change detection), and from a variety of academic studies to illustrate and support your discussion (10%)
Remember to cite and reference correctly, check spelling and grammar, and format text and figures appropriately (10%)
Work must be submitted to TurnItIn.
