Emphasis on current environmental problems, regulations, data interpretation, and impact mitigation. Optional field trips. Manual interpretation and microcomputer processing of various types of remote-sensing imagery. Application of this technology to land-use planning, environmental assessment, information systems and Third World development. An undergraduate course in aerial photo interpretation or remote sensing.
Emphasis is on developing map-making skills, using a variety of instruments and techniques.
Quality work is stressed to prepare for professional employment. Not open to students with credit in GESC 401 Cartography or GESC 402 Advanced Cartography. A semester equivalent of full-time employment at a private firm, public agency or nonprofit institution that provides an applied experience for the graduate student. Participating students must be recommended to the Cooperative Education Office by a departmental faculty member. A written report is required at the end of the employment period.