MAPS 301 - Geographic Information Systems / Geomatics II

Description
Building on the foundational knowledge of GIS and RPAS mapping, this course delves into remote sensing techniques and more advanced geospatial analysis. Students will explore the principles of electromagnetic radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum, and learn to work with aerial imagery in both RGB and Multispectral formats. Topics include manual interpretation of RGB imagery, classification of multispectral data, and the processing of image datasets through photogrammetry. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in collecting and processing LiDAR data, and generating advanced geospatial products such as orthophoto mosaics, digital terrain models (DTM), digital elevation models (DEM), and digital surface models (DSM). The course will also cover applications such as tree canopy models and volumetric calculations through remote sensing analysis.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 75 hours.