Course Descriptions


GLY 5754,
Applied Remote Sensing in the Earth Sciences (3).
Application of remote sensing and image analysis in the earth sciences; qualitative and quantitative satellite image and air photo interpretation. Emphasis is on use of computer processing packages. Prerequisites: GLY 1010 or consent of instructor.

 
 

EVR 4934/5935,
GIS Analysis (3)
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the functionalities of the popular desktop GIS program - ArcView 3.2, as well as the basic concepts of GIS and DBMS. The focus will be on data analysis and manipulation in such platforms, in order for the students to understand the data acquisition, preparation and manipulation in the areas of socioeconomic, demographic, and environmental studies. Basic understanding of NT environment and MS. Office Suite required. ArcView Image Analysis and Spatial Analyst are introduced in this course for graduate and advanced students.

CGN 4321/5320,
GIS Applications for Civil and Environmental Engineering(3)
The course is intended to provide an introduction to the features and capabilities of GIS. The focus of this course is to demonstrate the usefulness of GIS to solve problems in various civil and environmental engineering disciplines, and to allow students to develop an understanding of important GIS concepts. Students will also become familiar with ArcView and gain basic Arc/Info skills through the development of a course project.

CGN 5320,
GIS Applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering (3).
Introduction to the basics of geo-graphic information systems, their software and hardware, and their applications in Civil and Environ-mental Engineering, landscape architecture, and other related fields. Prerequisites: CGS 3420, SUR 3101C and consent of instructor.

CGN 6325,
Advanced GIS for Civil and Environmental Engineering (3).
Advanced GIS concepts and techniques for civil and environmental engineering applications including LRS, temporal GIS, 3D modeling, GIS data accuracy and standards, spatial statistical analy-sis, and others. Prerequisite: CGN 5930 or permission of the instructor. Permission of graduate committee.