Apr 14, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

GEOL 420 Introduction to Remote Sensing

Credits: 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.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with GEOL 520 .


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