Remote Sensing Course List |
Course Name |
Code |
Weight |
Summary |
First Semester |
Introduction to Advanced Positioning Techniques |
REMT 3010 |
45 hours |
Because the Global Positioning System (GPS) and an Inertial Navigation System (INS) complement each other, it is
common practice to integrate the two systems in applications calling for continuous high accuracy and reliability. This
course introduces the learner to Kalman filtering which is the basis for correcting the INS with GPS measurements of
satellite range and range rate. Learner will explore how the INS provides smooth and accurate short-term measurements
of acceleration and velocity that can be used to aid GPS receiver code and carrier tracking. Practical implementation
details associated with integration architecture and measurement processing will also be covered in this course.
|
Emerging Technologies in Remote Sensing |
REMT 3030 |
45 hours |
This course provides the learner with an opportunity to explore emerging technologies. Emphasis is on identifying,
researching, and presenting current technological topics for class consideration and discussion. This course provides a
technical overview of the current state of remote sensing systems, with a focus on new and emerging technologies and
applications.
|
Project Planning for Remote Sensing |
REMT 3020 |
45 hours |
This course provides learners with an opportunity to gain experience in project planning through working with external
partners in a wide range of areas related to remote sensing. Learners will select a learning project centered on a topic of
personal interest and will prepare a course proposal for approval by the instructor. Upon approval, the learner will work
closely with a client to develop a realistic time line, report outline, needs analysis and background research paper to build
a foundation for future project work. |
Applied GIS I |
GISD 3020 |
90 hours |
This course is designed to provide learners with hands-on experiences in the use of Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) relating to a wide variety of applications. Learners will explore a number of geographic problems and apply
advanced spatial analysis techniques such as network analysis, 3D analysis and GRID analysis to arrive at potential
solutions. Through the process of generating solutions to geographic problems a variety of tasks encountered in the
workplace will be explored ranging from problem definition, through to presentation of results
|
Global Positioning System |
GETG 5024 |
45 hours |
In this course, the learner will use the Global Positioning System (GPS) as a tool for obtaining spatial data and coordinate
information. The learner will review code differential GPS and its applications, especially as it relates to GIS and mapping
data collection. The learner will explore the use of carrier phase GPS observables to collect data for geodetic control,
topographic surveys, etc. Learners will use proprietary software to process and analyze code and carrier phase GPS data
sets as well as export data in various formats for use by other software packages.
|
GeoProcessing and Problem Solving I |
GEOM 3010 |
45 hours |
This course introduces the learner to a scripting language and shows how scripting can be used to access and automate
geoprocessing functionality within a Geographic Information System (GIS). Learners are exposed to scripting syntax,
writing simple scripts to automating geoprocessing operations, and learning how to incorporate scripts as custom tools
within a GIS environment.
|
Second Semester |
Advanced Digital Image Processing |
REMS 6023 |
75 hours |
The Advanced Digital Image Processing course is intended to allow the learner to apply the basic introductory skills
including radiometric and geometric correction, image enhancement, image classification and data integration learned in
previous courses (GEOS 2300 Digital Image Processing or REMS 5001 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Digital
Image Processing). The course consists of laboratory and classroom instruction, and encourages the learner to approach
remote sensing challenges in a logical and real-world approach. Advanced concepts covered may include:
orthorectification, mosaic, colour space transformations, aerial photo orthorectification, digital elevation modelling,
three-dimensional visualizations, and advanced enhancement techniques.
|
Digital Aerial Photography |
REMT 4000 |
45 hours |
Modern aerial photography systems use integrated Inertial Navigation Sensors (INS) and Global Positioning Systems
(GPS) hardware to produce highly accurate mapping products. This course will provide the learner with an opportunity to
apply their knowledge of GPS and INS hardware and software to processing digital aerial photography. Topics include
flight planning, INS/GPS workflow, aerial triangulation, orthorectification and mosaicking.
|
LiDAR Operations and Applications |
REMS 6082 |
45 hours |
This course covers the end-to-end LiDAR project workflow from technology to operations to applications. The first half of
the course concentrates on technical and operational. During the second part, the focus is on data manipulation
techniques and applications. In other words, the first part targets the Survey industry while the second part focuses on the
Geomatics community end-user.
|
Remote Sensing Project |
REMS 6160 |
60 hours |
This course provides an opportunity for learners to work in a project-oriented environment over the full semester to
compile required data sets (if necessary), learn the software tools required for the project, complete the
development/analysis of the project, and fully document findings. Projects are often completed in conjunction with an
outside contact and/or in association with a faculty advisor
|
Remote Sensing Systems and Applications |
REMS 6022 |
75 hours |
This course covers the design, sensor specification, and utility of past, present, and prospective airborne and spaceborne
remote sensing systems that have earth resources observation and environmental monitoring as their primary objective.
Both active (radar) and passive (optical) systems will be covered. Applications of digital data derived from these systems
in various disciplines will be discussed and investigated utilizing digital image processing techniques. |
Softcopy Photogrammetry |
REMS 6055 |
45 hours |
In today's world, most high accuracy mapping is carried out using stereo aerial photographs--a technique known as
photogrammetry. Softcopy photogrammetry uses high definition computer monitors to generate a 3D image. Learners will
be exposed to some of the theory behind photogrammetic mapping. The majority of this course will focus on applied
learning using industry standard software. Learners will undertake a major mapping project during this course |
