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Fall 2014
Apr 28,2024 |
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| GIS 249 - Raster Analysis and Remote Sensing |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2014
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1- Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior: Use US census data, other data, and environmental data to analyze and visualize human interactions and human development related to: urban growth, crime, urbanization, ethnicity, religion, etc. 2- Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live: Use US census data, other data, and environmental data to analyze and visualize human interactions and human development related to: urban growth, crime, urbanization, ethnicity, religion, etc. 3- Understand the role of individuals and institutions within the context of society: Students will: explore the role culture plays in identifiable land use patterns and to understand how pattern impact human behavior. 4- Assess different theories and concepts, and understand the distinctions between empirical and other methods of inquiry: Students will: learn how remote sensing uses both empirical information and generalized derived information to make decisions. Students will learn to ground truth for accuracy. 5- Utilize appropriate information literacy skills in written and oral communication: Students will critically analyze and synthesize satellite imagery. 6- Understand the diversity of human experience and thought, individually and collectively: Students will use satellite imagery to evaluate the diverse ways resources are managed. 7- Apply knowledge and skills to contemporary problems and issues: Students will use satellite data to understand current and historic physical and cultural relationships such as urban heat islands, urban expansion, deforestation, or global climate change. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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