GEPL 3610 Conservation and Resources Examination of the basic philosophies, principles, and ethics of conservation and resource use. Case studies of selected resource management and environmental problems. Geographic Techniques and Applications Back to Top GEPL 2400 Geographic Techniques Introduction to geographic methodology and techniques with an emphasis on development of skills in assembling, processing, analyzing, and displaying geographic data. Cartography Presentation of cartographic principles and laboratory practice in the use of drafting equipment and in the construction of maps. 4490 Remote Sensing of the Environment 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.
Digital Image Analysis Explores digital image techniques such as classification and principal components analysis. Terrestrial and coastal applications of satellite image analysis are performed 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. GEPL 4580 Location Analysis Focuses on the application of geographic location theory, spatial interaction modeling, optimization techniques, and geographic information system processing to the solution of facility location problems and delivery of service from central facilities to dispersed users.