| CODE | GEO2038 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Remote Sensing | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Geography | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit aims to provide students with a basic understanding of remote sensing including fundamental principles, satellite instruments and applications. Study-unit Aims: The aims of the study-unit are to: 1. Provide students with basic knowledge of remote sensing and its applications 2. Foster a deeper understanding of the methods applied in remote sensing 3. Encourage students to apply remote sensing techniques and methods to interpret geographic processes. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. define remote sensing 2. describe passive/active techniques, observing frameworks, electromagnetic spectrum and spectroscopy; 3. be able to process satellite and lower altitude imagery; 4. list the applications of remote sensing to the Earth system, i.e., to atmosphere, terrestrial and marine. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: 1. demonstrate elementary interpretation of imagery and apply it to land use problems. Reading List: Campbell, J.B. (2007) Introduction to Remote Sensing. Taylor and Francis. Lillesand, T. et al (2008) Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. Wiley. Jones H. G., and Vaughan R. A. (2010) Remote Sensing of Vegetation: Principles, Techniques, and Applications. OUP Oxford Horning N., Robinson J. A., Sterling E. J., Turner W., and Spector S., (2010) Remote Sensing for Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques (Techniques in Ecology & Conservation) OUP Oxford |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Adam Gauci |
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