GEOG 2900 - Geospatial Field Methods: GPS and Drones

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Geography

Description:

A hands-on experience with geospatial field methods. Topics will include Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS), Remote Sensing and Aerial photo interpretation, Crowd Sourcing, Map Reading and Navigation. Experience with Mobile Devices for collecting field location and associated attributes. Learn tools and methods for Collection, Processing, Error Evaluation, Map and Database Integration, Sharing, and Proper Standards for Documentation. Components of Geographic Information System, GPS, related skills and methods will be covered for successful field collection. Theories of Projections, Coordinate Systems, and several land referencing systems will be covered in relationship to map reading and map creation. Class, group, and individual projects are required throughout this course. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major, minor. certificate or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2800 - Prerequisite Min Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEOG 2800

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Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2012 - 08/14/2023 

Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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