GEOL 420/420L/520/520L Introduction to Remote Sensing/Lab

Credits: (2-1) 3

Students will study the physical principles of earth remote sensing across the electromagnetic spectrum (visible, near-infrared, thermal infrared, and microwave) and aerial and space-based remote sensing technology. Applications, including environmental monitoring, resource exploration, land use and land cover change, and natural hazards will be discussed. Laboratory work will include application of image processing techniques and software.

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

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