Recent SemestersSpring 2026Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteGEOG 10 with a grade of C or higher, or demonstrated experience with maps, geospatial fundamentals and ArcGIS software Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course covers remote sensing fundamentals as they apply to mapping of Earth's surface and features. Electromagnetic radiation of both visible and non-visible light is the foundation for image enhancement, classification and quantitative techniques. These techniques will be applied to imagery, of differing resolution, from a variety of sources. Particular attention is given to visual display imagery and with the integration of imagery with GIS datasets. Light Detecting and Ranging (LiDaR) is processed for elevation and land cover. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU transferable) 