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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Prerequisite - GEOG 3200 (Remote Sensing)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
Laboratory - 2 hours/week = 26 hours
GEOG 3200 (Remote Sensing)
This course will provide an introduction to remote sensing
technologies, examining the electro-magnetic spectrum, acoustic
remote sensing, multi-spectral remote sensing, and image
analysis. It will review the principles of data processing and the
use of remote sensing in the coastal and marine environmental
areas.
Introduction to Remote Sensing (RS); Electro-Magnetic
Radiation; Multi-spectral Remote Sensing; Acoustic Remote
Sensing in Water; Image Processing and Data Validation
Prerequisite - GEOG 3101 (Mapping and GIS)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
Laboratory - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
GEOG 3201 (Advanced Surveying Practices)
This course will introduce the student to advanced survey
methods and specialized hydrographic techniques. Building on
the students’ knowledge of standard survey practices the student
will learn the principles and practical applications of; advanced
GPS techniques, acoustic and alternative positioning methods,
laser scanning and optical laser hydrographic surveys.
Review of Positioning Concepts; Advanced GPS Positioning
Techniques; Review of Acoustic Principles; Acoustic Positioning
Applications; Alternative Positioning Methods; Light Detection
And Ranging (LIDAR) Theory; Light Detection And Ranging
(LIDAR) Applications; Future Positioning Methods
Prerequisite - GEOG 1300 (Surveying and GPS); or equivalent;
OMAP 2000 (Underwater Acoustic Applications); or equivalent
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours
GEOG 3202 (Web-based Mapping)
This course provides the student with an introduction to the
theoretical, technical, and practical application of web-based
mapping through the design, implementation, generation
and dissemination of geospatial data on the World Wide
Web. The course will be taught using modern equipment and
methodologies, allowing the student to better understand the
benefits and limitations associated with the utilization, evaluation
and optimization of web-based mapping techniques and
workflows.
Introduction to Web-based Mapping; Technical Aspects of
Web-based Mapping; Web-based Mapping Development
Environments; Web Programming; Geospatial Web Services;
Geospatial Mashups; Mobile GIS; Geoportals; Spatial Data
Infrastructure and the Web 2.0; Recent Trends in Web-based
Mapping
Prerequisite - GEOG 3102 (Geographic Database Design and
Management)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours
GEOG 3401 (Nautical Chart Production)
This course provides the student with an introduction to the
theoretical, technical and practical application of paper and
electronic navigational chart production techniques and best
practices. The course will be taught using high-level equipment
and methodologies, allowing the student to better understand
the benefits and limitations associated with this technology
from a compilation, production, dissemination and management
perspective.
Introduction to Nautical Charts; Fundamentals of Nautical Charts;
Paper Nautical Chart Production; Electronic Navigational Chart
Production; Nautical Chart Corrections; Nautical Chart Data
Management; Future Trends in Nautical Chart Production
Prerequisite - GEOG 3102 (Geographic Database Design and
Management)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours per week = 39 total hours
Laboratories - 3 hours once per week for 10 weeks (starting in
week 2) = 30 total hours
GEOG 4100 (Remote Sensing)
This course will provide an introduction to remote sensing
technologies, examining data collection and processing
methodologies. It will review the principles of data processing
and the use of remote sensing in coastal zone and water quality
problems.
Introduction to Remote Sensing (RS); Airborne Systems; Space
Based Platforms; RADARs; Data Acquisition and Analysis;
Underwater Acoustic Technologies; Applications
Prerequisite - None
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 3 hours/week
GEOG 4103 (Aquatic Systems)
This course is an introductory course covering the fundamentals
of hydrology, oceanography and limnology and will provide the
student with an understanding of the processes and applications
of each discipline.
Introduction to Water Resources; Runoff; Groundwater;
Evaporation and Transpiration; Streamflow; Anthropogenic Case
Studies
Lectures - 39 hours (3 hours per week)
Laboratories - 26 hours (2 hour lab per week)
GEOG 4200 (Geographic Information Systems)
This course is designed to provide the participants with an
introduction to general map use and application as well as outline
of the opportunities and limitations of the use of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) in the fields of Water Quality and
Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management.
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