An examination of geopolitical and geostategic issues at the nation-state and international level. Explores writers' and artists' portrayals of distant locales, and how these interpretations have influenced the decisions of immigrants and nations. Analysis and evaluation of all types of natural disasters within a geographic framework. Explores history, goals, methods, ethics and social dilemmas encountered when trying to achieve environmentally sensitive planning. Introduction to theory, methods and techniques used to gather and analyze remote sensor data.
Topics range from low altitude air photo interpretation through satellite image acquisition.
Explores digital image analysis techniques such as classification and principle component analysis. Terrestrial and coastal applications of satellite image analysis are performed in intensive laboratory sessions. The use of the computer for producing maps which depict spatially disposed quantitative and qualitative data. The programs used are suited to a broad range of applications and are provided with numerous options to meet varying requirements. An introduction to planning theory.