By the end of the course the student
will be able to:
A. Knowledge & understand
A.1.
Learn remote sensing techniques and their practical applications and future
importance.
A.2.
Compare the characteristics
of aerial photographs and various
satellite images.
A.3.
Learn about the types of satellite images and satellites that produce this type
of data and how they interact with the target, energy recording, reception and
processing, as well as interpretation, analysis and application.
A.4.
Looks at the research that has been conducted by means of remote sensing
techniques in the fields of soil, water, vegetation cover and land use at the
local and global levels.
A.5.
Understand the types of analyzes and classifications satellite images, methods
of implementation, and how they are used as a basis for agricultural programs,
plans, and projects.
B. Mental skills
B 1. Deeply aware of the concepts and foundations of remote
sensing technologies, their main components, and the scientific and physical
foundations upon which these techniques are built.
B.2. Distinguishes between satellite
images and aerial photographs, the differences and similarities
between them, and the purpose of their use.
B.3. Compares the types of classifications, analyzes and
interpretations of the results of using remote sensing techniques in his field
of study.
B.4. Links the use of
remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems in order to
facilitate the display of data and information, improve its accuracy, and
produce high-resolution digital maps.
B.5. Understand the concepts of remote sensing techniques,
their main components, and the scientific and physical foundations upon which
these techniques are built.
C. Practical &
professional skills
C.1. Classifies different satellite images and
compares them.
C.2. Understand some of the programs used
in analyzing satellite images.
C.3. He is trained in the programs used in
analyzing satellite images in the field of studying earth resources.
C.4. Conduct the supervised and unsupervised
classification of land cover to track the change in land use / land cover.
C.5. He has the ability to apply satellite images
in the field of studying land resources.
D. Generic and transferable skills
D.1. Uses remote sensing techniques in his research field.
D.2. Uses GPS to locate the study sites and take ground points for use in testing the validity of data and
maps.
D.3. Uses computer programs that deal with remote sensing
techniques, in order to produce maps and perform the required analyzes on
satellite images.
D.4. Interpret the results of supervised and un supervised
classification of satellite images.
D.5. Supports decision makers to make the right decision in
the agricultural and service sectors.
