CIVILEN 5422
Transcript Abbreviation:
Terrain Analysis
Course Description:
Principles and applications of photo pattern analysis, geologic and geomorphologic patterns, terrain studies, and land use suitability and capability mapping.
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: 2050 or Stat 3450, 3460, or 3470; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Have knowledge of the interpretation of imagery for terrain analysis
Understand the range of landforms and their 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrain analysis and landforms | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Purpose, history and development of terrain analysis | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Principles of airphoto interpretation, flight lines, stereo pairs, stereo viewing | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Acquisition of aerial photographs | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Definition of landforms – drainage patterns | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Pattern element analysis – origin of pattern, geologic and water features – 3 hrs | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Glacial and fluvial landforms, residual landforms, aeolian landforms | 8.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 18.0 | 0 |
| Terrain analysis applied to soil and water evaluations, landslide and avalanche prone areas, floodplains and wetlands | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Soil maps and well logs | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Database development and data acquisition | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Assigned Homework | 25% |
| Air Photo Quizzes in Lab | 25% |
| Midterm | 25% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation (5th edition), Prentice-Hall, Inc.: New Jersey. | Avery, T.E. and G. L. Berlin |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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