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CS92PROD
Remote Sensing


E&ES 385
Fall 2019 not offered
Crosslisting: E&ES 585
Certificates: Planetary Science Minor
Course Cluster: Planetary Science, Planetary Science Minor

This course studies the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of remotely sensed images and their application to geologic and environmental problems. Emphasis is on understanding the composition and evolution of the Earth and planetary surfaces using a variety of remote-sensing techniques. This course will discuss the theory and technology behind a number of remote sensing platforms and how data at different wavelengths interacts with rocks, soils, water and vegetation. It's powerful stuff.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: [E&ES234 or BIOL233 or ENVS233] OR E&ES213 OR E&ES220 OR E&ES223 OR [E&ES250 or ENVS280] OR [E&ES260 or ENVS290 or E&ES560] OR E&ES215
Fulfills a Requirement for: (E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(PSCI-MN)

Last Updated on OCT-04-2024
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