GE655 : Remote Sensing and GIS

Department

Department of Geology

Academic Program

Master in structural geology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Principles and use of remote sensing, passive and active systems, multispectral data, image processing, use of remote sensing in geological mapping and exploration. Geoinformatics, projection, spatial models and their structure, spatial databases, data supply and retrieval for GIS, digitizing, geodetic surveying instruments and technique, cartographic techniques, integration of GIS and remote sensing.

Intended learning outcomes

This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as follows:
  1. Remote sensing information processing software is used.
  2. A geographic information system is designed to store and retrieve information.
  3. To note that the prominence of geological information varies according to the different methods of digital processing.
  4. Use surveying tools and evaluate their work.

Teaching and learning methods

The course is taught according to the following methods and processes:· Lectures· Laboratory activities· Collection of information· Panel Discussions

Methods of assessments

Assessment was carried out through theoretical exams, practical exams, assignments and writing scientific reports.