GIS M23 - Remote Sensing of the Environment

    Recent Professors
    Julia Domenech
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    GIS M01 or ENGR M01 or ENGT M10 or PHYS M10A or PHYS M20A or GEOL M02 or GEOG M01 or ANTH M03 or ENSC M01
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of GIS M23
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Uses ArcGIS software to analyze data collected by remote sensing systems such as satellite imagery, aerial photography and drone-acquired data. Introduces the basic concepts of remote sensing, characteristics of active and passive remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in academic disciplines and professional industries such as forestry, agriculture, plant science fundamentals, earth science, archeology, geology, geography, urban planning and land use, cartography, computer science, environmental science, water resources, marine science, aviation, UAS and drone engineering.
    Usually Held
    Mon 8:30am–11:20am