GEOL 420/520 Introduction to Remote Sensing

Credits: (3-0) 3

An introduction to the theory and applications of remote sensing. Students will study the electromagnetic spectrum as it applies to remote sensing as well as the physical principles of imaging system technologies. Imaging and applications of visible, near-infrared, thermal infrared, and microwave band remote sensing are discussed. Environmental remote sensing applications to be covered include terrestrial and ocean ecology, resource exploration, land use and land cover change, natural hazards, and atmospheric constituents. Image processing techniques will be introduced.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Notes: Students enrolled in GEOL 520 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in GEOL 420.

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