Introduction to technical methods used in gathering, analyzing, and presenting geospatial information, addressing the needs of geospatial analysis, such as environmental monitoring, situational awareness, disaster management, and human systems. Topics include basics of locational reference systems, map projections, satellite and airborne remote sensing, global positioning systems, geographic information systems, cartography, and introductory statistics and probability. The course is a gateway to more advanced technical classes in geoinformatics.
Prerequisites/Rules:
CORE: MS
General Education: DSNS
Credits:
3
Grading Method:
Regular
Testudo Link:
http://geog.umd.edu/content/online-classes