Principles of Remote Sensing & GIS

Course Overview

In this course students are going to be introduced to the basic concepts and operational skills necessary to acquire the most appropriate remote sensing data, data manipulation and analysis, and the production of interpretable output. It provides students with an introduction to the principles of remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS). The application of these techniques to the environmental and life sciences also will be provided. The first part of the course focuses on remote sensing, including the capture and processing of satellite images, and how data from various satellite platforms are used in the environmental and life sciences. While the second part will include the structure and format of GIS data, data input and transformation, database compilation, and the use of spatial modelling. The course is strongly computer-based, and students will gain experience in the use of ENVI (remote sensing) and ArcGIS (GIS) software.

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.

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