EAS 451 - Digital Remote Sensing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

This course introduces the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with terrestrial materials (rocks, soils, water, snow). These notions are fundamental for the interpretation of optical, thermal, and radar remote sensing imagery. Labs focus on image processing with emphasis on radiometric and geometric enhancements and image classification. The course covers existing and upcoming sensors and applications of the data to earth sciences including geologic and land use mapping and resource exploration. Prerequisite: EAS 221. [Faculty of Science]

EAS 585 - Advanced Digital Remote Sensing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Introduces the interactions of electromagnetic radiation with terrestrial materials (rocks, soils, water, snow). These notions are fundamental for the interpretation of optical, thermal, and radar remote sensing imagery. Labs focus on image processing with emphasis on radiometric and geometric enhancements and image classification. Covers existing and upcoming sensors and applications of the data to earth sciences including geologic and land use mapping and resource exploration. Prerequisites: EAS 220 and 221. Classes concurrent with EAS 451. Not available to students with credit in EAS 451. [Faculty of Science]

EAS 351 - Environmental Applications of Geographic Information Systems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

This course emphasizes the diverse applications of geospatial technologies and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to the environmental sciences. Principles and methodologies of data collection, organization, analysis, and visualization are presented and discussed. Labs impart technical experience with different types of GIS platforms. Prerequisites: EAS 221 and one 100-level MATH or STAT course; or consent of instructor.