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Principles & Applications of 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 4 $3542 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3542 (guest students)

Description

In this course, students learn the physical principles of remote sensing and become familiar with the capabilities and limitations of current and future remote-sensing systems. They also learn the techniques commonly used for interpreting aerial photographs, satellite remote-sensing data, and thermal and radar imagery, and gain practical lab experience in image interpretation. They are exposed to a wide variety of applications in environmental mapping and monitoring, natural resource management, urban and regional planning, and global change research.

Guest registration opens January 12

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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

18 / 23

Status

Closed

Instructor

Shijuan Chen

Tuition*

$3542 (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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