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 or full-time employment at a private firm, public agency or nonprofit institution which 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.