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fundamentals, thematic mapping, statistical cartography, the relationship
of mapping to GIS, essential elements of GIS, data acquisition
and analysis, visualization of output, remotely sensed imagery
and GIS, GIS functions and associated applications, and spatial
decision support systems. This course will meet the needs not only
of students who intend to do additional work in geographic techniques,
but those who need only a one-semester survey of concepts.
Students who have earned credit in GEOG 3805 may not take GEOG
4805 for credit.
GEOG 4805G Fundamentals of Mapping & GIS
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 2801 (or equivalent) or consent of department.
Lecture and project-based introduction to the basic concepts and
technologies important to mapping, geographic information systems
(GIS), and image analysis. Topics include map design fundamentals,
thematic mapping, statistical cartography, the relationship
of mapping to GIS, essential elements of GIS, data acquisition and
analysis, visualization of output, remotely sensed imagery and GIS,
GIS functions and associated applications, and spatial decision support
systems. This course will meet the needs not only of students
who intend to do additional work in geographic techniques, but
those who need only a one-semester survey of concepts. Students
who have earned credit in GEOG 3805 may not take GEOG 4805 for
credit.
GEOG 4810 Introduction to Remote Sensing
3 cr.
Prerequisite: three hours of geography or consent of department.
A comprehensive introductory course that deals with fundamental
physical principles of the science of remote sensing, the theory
and practice of image interpretation, and information extraction
techniques for aerial photos and satellite imagery. Includes remote
sensing applications pertaining to management of natural resources
and contemporary environmental issues. Practical exercises expose
students to image processing and interpretation techniques.
GEOG 4810G Introduction to Remote Sensing
3 cr.
Prerequisite: three hours of geography or consent of department.
A comprehensive introductory course that deals with fundamental
physical principles of the science of remote sensing, the theory
and practice of image interpretation, and information extraction
techniques for aerial photos and satellite imagery. Includes remote
sensing applications pertaining to management of natural resources
and contemporary environmental issues. Practical exercises expose
students to image processing and interpretation techniques.
GEOG 4815 Animat/Hypermed in Cartography
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3805 or 4805 or consent of department. Lecture
and lab-based examination of principles of cartographic animation,
and the role of hypermedia; and the World Wide Web in the
dissemination access, and display of geospatial information. Topics
include: the history of cartographic animation, principles and
mechanics of animation, digital color systems, affine transformations,
autotracing and shapeblending, digital relief and fly-bys,
interactivity in animation, hypermedia and Web GIS.
GEOG 4815G Animat/Hypermed in Cartography
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 3805 or 4805 or consent of department. Lecture
and lab-based examination of principles of cartographic animation,
and the role of hypermedia; and the World Wide Web in the
dissemination access, and display of geospatial information. Topics
include: the history of cartographic animation, principles and
mechanics of animation, digital color systems, affine transformations,
autotracing and shapeblending, digital relief and fly-bys,
interactivity in animation, hypermedia and Web GIS.
GEOG 4820 Rem Sens II: Image Processing
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 4810 or consent of department. This course
examines the quantitative, computational, and applied aspects of
remotely sensed data, with the goal of providing students with an
in-depth understanding of image processing analysis, and interpretation
techniques. Topics include scientific visualization, geometric,
radiometric, and atmospheric correction: image enhancement
and manipulation, information extraction, land-use and land-cover
change detection, integration of GIS and remote sensing data and
spatial modeling. Class applications will address issues related to
environmental analysis, land and water resource inventory and
use, and urban analysis. Practical exercises expose students to
image processing and information extraction techniques.
GEOG 4820G Rem Sens II: Image Processing
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 4810 or consent of department. This course
examines the quantitative, computational, and applied aspects of
remotely sensed data, with the goal of providing students with an
in-depth understanding of image processing analysis, and interpretation
techniques. Topics include scientific visualization, geometric,
radiometric, and atmospheric correction: image enhancement
and manipulation, information extraction, land-use and land-cover
change detection, integration of GIS and remote sensing data and
spatial modeling. Class applications will address issues related to
environmental analysis, land and water resource inventory and
use, and urban analysis. Practical exercises expose students to
image processing and information extraction techniques.
GEOG 4821 Rem Sensing Water Res Analysis
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 4810 or the consent of the department. Lecture
and lab-based examination of the use of remote-sensing concepts
and technologies to describe the geography of water resources, to
monitor and to evaluate their content, and to assess their impact
on physical settings and human communities. Topics include the
spectral properties of water, measurement of selected water column
constituents, and analysis of their impact on upwelling spectral
signals. Also included are other applications to aquatic systems
such as spectral identification, classification, and delineation of
wetlands; and land-cover change detection.
GEOG 4821G Rem Sensing Water Res Analysis
3 cr.
Prerequisite: GEOG 4810 or the consent of the department. Lecture
and lab-based examination of the use of remote-sensing concepts
and technologies to describe the geography of water resources, to
monitor and to evaluate their content, and to assess their impact
on physical settings and human communities. Topics include the
spectral properties of water, measurement of selected water column
constituents, and analysis of their impact on upwelling spectral
signals. Also included are other applications to aquatic systems
such as spectral identification, classification, and delineation of
wetlands; and land-cover change detection.
GEOG 4822 Geomorphology
3 cr.
(GEOG 4822, GEOG 4822G, and EES 4200 are cross-listed) A study of
land forms and the processes that have shaped the natural landscape.
A study of the physical geography and geology of the United
States through maps and aerial photographs is undertaken in the
laboratory. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
GEOG 4822G Geomorphology
3 cr.
(GEOG 4822, GEOG 4822G, and EES 4200 are cross-listed) A study of
land forms and the processes that have shaped the natural landscape.
A study of the physical geography and geology of the United
States through maps and aerial photographs is undertaken in the
laboratory. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
GEOG 4825 Cartographic Design
3 cr.
Prerequisites: GEOG 4805 or consent of department. A detailed
examination of modern computer-based map creation, with particular
focus on map design issues. Lecture topics include map generalization,
text labeling , color schemes, classification of statistical
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