Course Objective

• To introduce students to the fundamentals of remote sensing, and demonstrate present applications of the technology in integrated & applied sciences including environmental and health science studies;

• To develop a basic understanding of the concepts, science and theory behind GIS including organization, management, and visualization of geospatial data;

• To become familiar with ENVI & ArcGIS desktop softwares, and basic introductory technical skills in this software;

• Gain experience in the applications of remote sensing and GIS for solving problems in the environmental and life sciences.

Student's Obligation

Student must follow and read the lectures day by day and have to show the ability of understanding the topic through the Lab and the projects. Moreover, Students will be responsible for information covered in the assigned readings and materials covered during lectures. Students will be expected to complete the specified assignments during or outside of the designated laboratory and lecture periods as necessary.

Assessment Scheme

• Students will be responsible for information covered in the assigned readings and materials covered during lectures.

• Students will be expected to complete the specified assignments during or outside of the designated laboratory and lecture periods as necessary.‌

• Exams emphasize material from the lecture component of the course, but students also will be responsible for material covered in laboratories.

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Student Learning Outcome

At the end of the Remote Sensing & GIS course students should: 

• ......... be able to understand the concepts of remote sensing;

• ......... be familiar with ground, air, and satellite based sensor platforms;

• ......... be able to select and apply an appropriate data manipulation and visualization methods for a number of Earth Science applications, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS);

•  ......... be able to plot, map, and interpret, Earth Science data and present the results in an organized and concise fashion;

•  ......... be able to operate PC-based visualization software effectively.

Lectures and Materials

Reading List and References

• Tempfli, K., Huurneman, G. C., Bakker, W. H., Janssen, L. L. F., Feringa, W. F., Gieske, A. S. M., et al. (2009). Principles of remote sensing: An introductory textbook (4th ed. Vol. 2). Enschede: ITC.
• de By, R. A., Knippers, R. A., Weir, M. J. C., Georgiadou, Y., Kraak, M. J., Westen, C. J. V., et al. (2009). Principles of Geographical Information Systems: An introductory textbook. Enschede: ITC.