Jun 20, 2025  
Undergraduate College Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Undergraduate College Catalog 2025-2026

PHYS 227 - Remote Sensing


A great deal can be learned about the Earth by studying the different wavelengths of light reflected or emitted from its surface. Students will learn the theory, collection and interpretation of remotely sensed data from aircraft and satellites, through hands-on projects related to geology, ecology, human land use and environmental monitoring.

Prerequisites
PHYS 171  or CHEM 153  or BIO 114   or AST 130  or Permission of Instructor

Credits 4



Compass Attributes
Natural Science