Introduction to Remote Sensing

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Overview

Subject area

ESC

Catalog Number

301

Course Title

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Description

Data for the earth and environmental science applications is collected utilizing a variety of technologies including aerial photography, remotely sensed imagery, and UAVs to name a few. As this data is collected it must be interpreted by a user to derive useful information that can be used for scientific analysis. This course will introduce students to the collection of remotely sensed imagery, its visual interpretation, how to take measurements from this imagery, and the applications this data can be used for within earth and environmental sciences. Students will also better understand technologies that utilize this information, including Google Earth, GIS, and online repositories that possess these types of datasets.

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

037179

Course Schedule