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Introduction to Remote Sensing

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 M02-0628 GIS computer lab 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This is an introductory course on the principles and techniques of remote sensing. It covers the physical principles of electromagnetic radiation, remote sensing systems, interpretation of aerial photographs, satellite remote sensing data, thermal and radar imagery, and applications of remote sensing.

Prerequisites

ENVSCI 281 and MATH 125 or ENVSCI 261

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

M02-0628 GIS computer lab

Enrolled / Capacity

19 / 23

Status

Closed

Instructor

Shijuan Chen

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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