GEOL 5631 - Spring 2023 (Fully Face to Face Class) Outline of Class Schedule

Title: Remote Sensing: Applications in Earth Science

Classroom: STEM 2105 Tuesday evening 7 pm to 9:50 pm

Office Hours: The hour before class and the hour following class.

Textbook: Introduction to Remote Sensing, 6th ed., 2022, James B. Campbell, Randolph H. Wynne, and Valerie A. Thomas, Guilford Press, ISBN 9781462549405 hard cover.

Prerequisites: GEOL 3034, 4222, 4234 or equivalent.

DESCRIPTION: Emphasizes applications of remote sensing to geology, hydrology, oceanography, forestry, agriculture, and land use. Computer laboratory exercises are included using Freeware.

Objective:To provide the student with a working knowledge of spacecraft and aircraft remote sensing imaging systems and techniques for extracting Earth science information from remotely acquired data.

Methodology:1. Face to Face Lectures on new concepts.
2. Hands-on applications and tutorials.
3. Two essay homework problems for experience and familiarity with practical applications.
4. Two 1-hour essay exams.
5. Final - Research Paper of the students choice.

Appraisal:Homework                            10%
Exams                                    60%
Research Paper                    30%

Course Expectations:This is a fully face to face course and students should expect to spend approximately 6-8 hours each week in work relating to this class, including reading, studying, use of the Multispec Computer Program, learning through tutorials, and viewing course material using the web site.

Honesty Code:The Honesty Code is the university community's standard of honesty and is endorsed by all members of the University of Houston-Clear Lake academic community. It is an essential element of the University's academic credibility. It states:

 I will be honest in all my academic activities and will not tolerate dishonesty.

GRADING SCALE (%)
Grading:Deductions will be assessed on all late assignments and tests 10% per week.