Introduction to Remote Sensing
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General
Prefix
GEOG
Course Number
350
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Analysis of photographic images on the earth's landscape to identify objects that reveal spatial relations, and interpreting their significance. Topical.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Distinguish the various models of electromagnetic energy and how they relate to different types of photographic and optical mechanical scanners.
Outcome
Distinguish between different types of camera systems and film types; including their uses in various environmental and cultural interpretations.
Outcome
Explain the basics of photogrammetry, including photo geometry, the effects of displacement and its calculation, and scale calculations, distance and area measurements on imagery.
Outcome
Apply the principles of stereopsis and photo parallax to the demonstration of stereoviewing and height measurement.
Outcome
Assess the principles of object recognition on different types of imagery.
Outcome
Differentiate the different types of nonphotographic sensors such as multispectral scanners, thermal scanners, radar, and lidar.
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GEOG350
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