GEOS551
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GEOS551 - Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces
Course ID
035569
Course Description
This graduate course will focus on the use of remote sensing in the study of rocky and icy planetary surfaces. It is not a science course, but rather intended to provide technical knowledge of how instruments work and practical techniques to deal with their datasets. In this course, we will cover how different types of remote-sensing instruments work in theory and practice along with case studies (student-led) of specific planetary science instruments. We will discuss what datasets are generated by these instruments, their limitations and where they can be located. Lab sessions will provide experience in how these data are processed, visualized and intercompared. The class consists of two lectures and a 2.5-hour lab session each week.
Min Units
4
Max Units
4
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
Strong undergraduate background in math, physics, chemistry, and geoscience; introductory courses in remote sensing, GIS, planetary science, or astronomy.
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
Component
Laboratory
Optional Component
No
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No