GEOG 311 - Earth Observation

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Geography

Description:

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in GEOG*200 or GEOG*204) An introductory course that will provide students with an overview of earth observation through remote sensing. Students will be introduced to basic concepts such as the origin of remote sensing and earth observation programs, as well as remote sensing technologies such as aerial and satellite imaging systems and related geospatial technologies such as GIS that are utilized in processing, analyzing and presenting data gathering from earth observation sensors. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, students will explore the remote sensing process and how it is used for earth observation, types of remotely-sensed data, analysis methods, and applications of earth observation techniques. F,S

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take GEOG*200 or GEOG*204; Minimum grade C;

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Anthropology & Geography; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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