This course introduces students to the basic principles and concepts underlying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. The GIS aspect will cover the architecture, components, data sources, data models and functions of a GIS and also provide a basic introduction to coordinate systems. The remote sensing aspect will cover the components and processes that make up a remote sensing system and provide information on the structure and characteristics of remotely sensed images, principles of electromagnetic radiation, atmospheric scattering, atmospheric windows, spectral signatures, active and passive systems and their relevance to remote sensing. Practically students will learn how to use mobile and desktop GIS and RS software to capture, build, query and visualize a georeferenced database of Geographic features from field exercises and existing remotely sensed images.

Objective: The course introduces students to the evolving science, technology and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS). 

Mode of Delivery:The course will be delivered through lectures, field work, laboratory exercises and group presentations.