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GEOG 414

Low Altitude, Large-Scale Image Acquisition and Processing

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) provide high-quality aerial imagery. Emphasizes flight planning, acquisition, and processing of sUAS data to study a variety of complex natural and human systems. Prepare and sit for FAA commercial sUAS license exam.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Geog 212, 213, 313

Title

Complex urban environments

Learning Outcome

Understand the complexity and heterogeneity of the urban environment.

Title

Geospatial technologies

Learning Outcome

Use Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing to map the biotic and abiotic components of the urban environment.

Title

Model urban processes

Learning Outcome

Use geospatial technologies to map and model complex urban processes.