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 Department:    GIS

 Course #:    202

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    6

 CIP:    450702

 EPC:    194

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Principles and conceptual overview of remote sensing instruments and how data and images are used to monitor and evaluate the condition and distribution of the earth's surface features.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: GIS 102 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the principles behind various remotely sensed data types. Utilize four-band digital imagery.
2. Utilize wildlife telemetry equipment to track wildlife species. Implement topographic classification in LIDAR analysis.
3. Utilize Normalized Difference Vegetation Index in land cover examinations. Perform habitat modeling with Preference Curves to classify topographic landforms.
4. Understand drone regulations and their application in natural resource management. Utilize drone applications and photo georectification.
5. Be capable of processing remotely sensed data into projects.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to remote sensing. Using four-band digital imagery.
2. Wildlife tracking & telemetry. Topographic classification and LIDAR.
3. Normalized Difference Vegetation Index. Habitat modeling techniques.
4. Drone applications and georectification. Processing remotely sensed data.