ESC 4920 - Advanced Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

(2) Credit Hours

Applications of geographical research tools and techniques in conjunction with faculty instruction and supervised research that includes the processing of geographic data for use in a wide variety of environmental scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on methodological practice and documentation of procedures. Students will have opportunities for interaction with guest speakers and to learn hands-on methods involving collection of field data. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: 90 earned hours and ESC 4660 or GEOG 4660 or Department Head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.