GPH 344 Remote Sensing: Studying the Earth from Space

3 Credit(s) DII SR

This course explores how scientists study the Earth from space using satellite data. The course covers the fundamental concepts of remote sensing from the physics of light energy and the mechanics of satellite imaging to the visual and digital analysis of satellite imagery for problem solving. The course uses a combination of lecture and computer applications. This course will provide students with the conceptual foundations and the technical skills to apply remote sensing for problem solving in earth science and environmental issues. Satisfies the Scientific Reasoning (non-laboratory) for the General Education core. The course has no prerequisites, but it is not advised as a course for freshmen. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for GGR343.