| C E 209 |
Fundamentals of Surveying (2) Fundamental surveying
measurements, traverse computations, coordinate geometry, mapping, CAD applications. Intended
for architectural engineering students only. The lecture is taught concurrently with C E 211. |
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| C E 211 |
Civil Engineering Measurements (3) Fundamental surveying
measurements, traverse computations, coordinate geometry, mapping, GPS and GIS, circular
and parabolic curves, earthwork, boundary surveys, CAD applications. |
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| FOR 141 |
Forest
Surveying (4) Plane surveying and mapping techniques as applied
to forestry practices. |
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| FOR 241 |
Aerial
Photo Interpretation (4) Aerial photo interpretation techniques
applied to land management inventories, mapping, road location, and
procurement. |
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| FOR 455 |
Remote
Sensing and Spatial Data Handling (3) Remote sensing systems,
with emphasis on application to forest ecosystem analysis. Includes
introduction to computer systems for spatial data handling. |
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| FOR 496A |
Natural Resources GIS 1
(1 - 3) Special topics course. |
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| FOR 496B |
Natural Resources GIS 2
(1 - 3) Special topics course. |
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| FOR 555 |
Multispectral
Remote Sensing (3) Computer analysis of data from nonimaging remote
sensors as applied to mapping of natural resources and land use. |
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| GEOG 121 |
Mapping Our Changing World (3) Fundamental concepts of GIS,
cartography, remote sensing, and GPS in the context of environmental
and social problems. |
Web Site |
| GEOG 321 |
Cartography: Maps and Map Construction (3) The art and science
of creating small-scale maps as a medium for communication and research. |
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| GEOG 352 |
Image
Analysis (3) Introduction to the basic principles of remote sensing,
and the analysis of aerial and satellite data. |
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| GEOG 356 |
Computing
for the Earth Sciences (3) Computer algorithms and methods used
in the earth sciences for analysis and manipulation of spatial data. |
|
| GEOG 357 |
Geographic Information Systems (3) Principles and use of
geographic information; emphasis is on data acquisition and techniques for computer-aided
analysis. |
Web Site |
| GEOG 421W |
Dynamic Cartographic Representation (3) Theory and practice
of mapping and geo-representation in a hypermedia context. Applications in science,
policy, travel, and education. |
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| GEOG 422 |
Applied
Cartographic Design (3) Applied computer-assisted map production
methods with emphasis on geographic information design and color use
for multiple presentation media. |
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| GEOG 425 |
Cartographic
Information Systems (3) Theory and methods for the application
of computers to cartographic symbolization and design problems. Design
of computer mapping packages. |
|
| GEOG 437 |
Satellite
Climatology (3) A discussion of the application of satellite data
to current and planned large-scale climate experiments. |
|
| GEOG 454 |
Spatial Analysis 1 (3)
Geographic measurement, scaling, and classification; analysis of spatial pattern and structure; geographic
covariation and autocorrelation. Prerequisite: 6 credits in social science |
Web Site |
| GEOG 458 |
Practical
Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3) Application
of GIS tools with the objective of developing sufficient competence
to permit use of these techniques in applied settings. |
Web Site |
| GEOG 480 |
Spatial
Data Structures and Algorithms (3) Detailed examination of geographic
information system components; representation and storage of spatial
data, spatial algorithms, input-output considerations. |
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| GEOG 481 |
Geographic
Information Systems Design and Evaluation (3) Design and evaluation
of Geographic Information Systems and other forms of integrated spatial
data systems. |
|
| GEOG 495A |
Geography
Internship (3 - 6) Applied cartographic design and production
projects at the Deasy GeoGraphics Laboratory. |
Web Site |
| GEOG 497A |
Advanced Remote Sensing (3)
Special topics course. |
|
| GEOG 512 |
Seminar
in Cartography (3 - 6) The exploration of current problems and
theory in cartography through critical discussion of the literature
and original student research. |
|
| GEOG 521 |
Map
Symbolization and Design Theory (3) Introduction to theoretical
issues in map design and symbolization with emphasis on current research
trends and practical application of research. |
|
| GEOG 557 |
Geographic
Information Systems (3) Principles and use of geographic information
systems; emphasis is on practical use of GIS as a research methodology
for geographic data handling and geographic analysis. |
|
| GEOG 580 |
Spatial
Data Structures and Algorithms (3) In-depth examination of geographic
information system components; representation and storage of spatial
data, spatial algorithms, input-output considerations. |
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| GEOG 581 |
Geographic
Information Systems Design and Evaluation (3) Graduate-level examination
of Geographic Information System and other forms of integrated spatial
data system design. |
|
| GEOG 597A |
Geographical Information
Science (3) Special topics course. |
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| GEOG 597D |
Human Centered GIScience
(3) Special topics course. |
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| SUR 111 |
Plane
Surveying (3) Plane surveying principles; basic measurement
statistics; use and care of equipment; traversing, area, and coordinate
computations; differential leveling. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 112 |
Curve
Geometry (3) Geometric properties and design elements of horizontal
and vertical alignment; earthwork and volume computations; field
procedures. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 162 |
Methods
in Large Scale Mapping (3) Advanced CAD application related
to the mapping sciences; map projection systems; topographic map
production including data collection, contouring, and map compilation. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 251 |
Geodetic
Surveying (3) Basic geodetic models; observation reduction to
ellipsoid; astronomic observations; statistical error analysis of
measurements; measurement error propagation. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 272 |
Cadastral
Surveying (3) Evolution of land records systems; PLS: property
ownership and conveyancing; common and statute law; rules of construction;
boundary location procedures. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 321 |
Photogrammetry
(3) Basic principles in metric photogrammetry with single and stereopair
photos; coordinate transformations; map production using stereo
imagery; flight planning. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 325 |
Advanced
Photogrammetry (3) Advanced topics in metric photogrammetry;
analytical techniques in photo- grammetry; applications in close-range
photogrammetry; introduction to digital photogrammetry. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 351 |
Geodetic
Models (3) Three dimensional geodesy; computations on the ellipsoid;
map projections; reduction of observations and elements of physical
geodesy. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 362 |
Multipurpose
Land Information Systems (3) Basic concepts in geographic information
systems; spatial reference frameworks; map and text data; digital
environments; software and hardware platforms. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 365 |
Multipurpose
Land Information Systems Applications (3) Using a GIS as a decision
tool; spatial modeling; data structure and management issues; legal
issues; case studies; application projects. |
Web Syllabus |
| SUR 455 |
Precise
Positioning Systems (3) Stellar coordinate systems; geodetic
reference coordinate systems; satellite orbital theory; global positioning
systems; pseudo-ranging; GPS vector adjustments. |
Web Syllabus |
