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Principles of Remote Sensing

Course Description: Provides an overview of the principles of remote sensing, its definitions, development, tools, and applications, highlighting the importance of aerial and satellite imagery in geographical studies. Includes applications of aerial and satellite imagery in geographical disciplines and exercises on specific geographical phenomena within them.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: GEO 252
Objectives of the course :

General introduction to remote sensing, methods of analyzing satellite imagery, and its applications.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Recognizes the concept of remote sensing, its development, and its components
1.2 Identifies methods for correcting satellite imagery.
1.3 Enumerates the importance of remote sensing in geography.
2.0 Skills
2.1 Analyzes satellite imagery data
2.2 Measures dimensions and lengths from space imagery.
2.3 Explains the differences between visualization enhancement tools.
3.0 Values, autonomy and responsibility
The student commits to integrity and ethics in scientific research in their field of specialization.
The student bears responsibility for continuous self-learning and capacity development.
3.3 The student actively participates with peers in solving geographical problems within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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