CIVILEN 5420
Transcript Abbreviation:
Rem Sens Environ
Course Description:
The energies of the natural and cultural environment, current remote sensing systems and case histories of applications in measuring the environment.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2410 (400), or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 603 or 606.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Develop an understanding of image processing techniques for remote sensing data
Develop an understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, as used in remote sensing techniques and applications
Develop a knowledge of the fundamental concepts of remote sensing for image data interpretation and analysis
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to remote sensing: definition, history, principles, professional involvement | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electromagnetic radiation: electromagnetic spectrum, radiation principles, energy interactions, data acquisition and interpretation | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Aerial photography: aerial cameras; panchromatic, black-and-white infrared, color, and color infrared films; scale and resolution; flight planning; basic photogrammetry principles | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Satellite orbits; framing vs. scanning systems | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Land observation satellite systems; sensor description; data products; applications | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Commercial satellite systems | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Remote sensing of thermal energy: radiation principles, geometry of thermal images; interpreting thermal images | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Active and passive microwave remote sensing: radar fundamentals, side-looking Airborne Radar (SLAR); interpreting SLAR imagery, satellite imaging radars; passive microwave sensing | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Lidar remote sensing | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Remote sensing applications: land cover/land use change, vegetation, water, urban landscape | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Future of remote sensing; ethics in remote sensing | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Labs | 30% |
| Project paper | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation | Lillesand, T.M., R.W. Kiefer and J.W. Chipman |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: