| Unit name | Introduction to Remote Sensing and GIS for Earth System Science Applications |
|---|---|
| Unit code | GEOGM1408 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Schumann |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
All core Term 1 units for the MSc in Environmental Policy and Management |
| Co-requisites |
All core Term 2 units for the MSc in Environmental Policy and Management |
| School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an advanced introduction to the science and practices behind remote sensing and geographical information systems (GIS) for a number of different earth and environmental science themes/applications. These include (1) LAND COVER AND LAND USE change (including land degradation) with a strong focus on GIS; (2) MONITORING GLOBAL CHANGE FROM SPACE with a strong focus on satellite instruments and remote sensing techniques dedicated to global change monitoring; (3) NATURAL HAZARDS with a strong focus on water related hazards and management (e.g. coastal and river flooding, landslides, etc); (4) ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS with a strong focus on (i) environmental pollution (water quality, oil spills, algal blooms, etc); (ii) coastal zone and oceanographic applications; and (iii) mineral exploration.
