GEOM30009 Imaging the Environment
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 60% group work
Is GEOM30009 hard?
GEOM30009: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (8 reviews), Final exam only 30%.
What you learn
Using satellite and aerial images to map land cover, vegetation, water and cities.
After it you can
- Analyse image data to monitor environments
- Make maps from information in images
- Explain how sensors record light from the ground
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Tests 10%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2017–2026)
- Widely seen as an easy level-3 science subject where an H1 is achievable, with step-by-step assignments.
- Recent reviews flag vague or empty rubrics, so ask tutors exactly what they check.
- Group assignments use peer evaluations that can scale your mark up or down, so a good group matters.
- Content is dry. Practical software may need Windows and strong hardware, so plan computer access.
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Quick answers
- When is GEOM30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEOM30009?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEOM30009 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Tests 10%, Final exam 30%.
- Is GEOM30009 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely seen as an easy level-3 science subject where an H1 is achievable, with step-by-step assignments.
- What do students say about GEOM30009?
- Widely seen as an easy level-3 science subject where an H1 is achievable, with step-by-step assignments. Recent reviews flag vague or empty rubrics, so ask tutors exactly what they check. Group assignments use peer evaluations that can scale your mark up or down, so a good group matters.
- How many class hours a week does GEOM30009 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take GEOM30009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after GEOM30009?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example GEOM30012.
- Can I rate GEOM30009?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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