Geological Engineering

GE4422Applied Remote Sensing 4ch (3C 3L)

Explore remote sensing principles, techniques, and applications, with a focus on Earth, environmental, and planetary sciences. Gain foundational knowledge in electromagnetic radiation; remote sensing platforms; image, radar and LiDAR data processing and interpretation; and GIS. Develop data generation, management, and analysis skills using field and computational methods. Use problem-based learning to study mineral resource potential, glacierized and glaciated environments, planetary geology, land cover change, geotechnical problems, and natural hazards. NOTE: Students who have taken GE 4422 cannot also receive credit for ESCI 4422

Pre-/co-requisites: One of ESCI 2131 or CHEM 2201; one of ESCI 1001 or ESCI 1052, or ESCI 1003; and one of PHYS 1052, or PHYS 1082, or permission from the instructor.