GEOG 313
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Remote Sensing 1
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to airborne and spaceborne sensors, including characteristics and image acquisition. Emphasizes land cover mapping applications appropriate for environment monitoring.
When Taught
Fall.
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Basic remote sensing concepts
Learning Outcome
Clearly communicate basic remote sensing concepts and applications.
Title
Electromagnetic spectrum
Learning Outcome
Outline the general characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum and electromagnetic energy.
Title
Image interpretation
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate basic image interpretation skills.
Title
Remote sensing data and techniques
Learning Outcome
Describe remotely sensed data characteristics and methods of data acquisition, storage, and manipulation.
Title
Remote sensing in geography and other geosciences
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the role of remote sensing in geography and its relation to other geosciences.
