GIS 4700 (4 credits)

Remote Sensing I

This course provides a survey of remote sensing technologies, applications, and the industry. This course is designed for GIS, Geography and Geoscience students who seek to broaden their understanding of remote sensing in support of Geographic Information Systems. Introductions to the electromagnetic spectrum, energy sources, radiation principles, aerial cameras, and electronic imaging provide the student with the initial building blocks to a thorough understanding of remote sensing. This course provides an overview of the various high altitude and space-based collection systems and their characteristics, with a view toward future systems and capabilities. In addition, this course exposes students to the techniques of extracting relevant information from both hard copy and digital imagery. Pre-requisite: This course is a pre-requisite for GIS 4740 – Remote Sensing II

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Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5109
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Sync
Instructor
Johnson, Devin

Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5967
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Hybrid
Instructor
Johnson, Devin

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 4754
Credits
4
Day/Time/Location
Format
Online Async
Instructor
Kelly, Scott
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Per Credit: $806
Additional Fees
Lab Fee: $50/class (online and on campus)
Technology Fee: $4/credit hour for each class taken for credit

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