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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ENVT2027-1  Teledection and geographic information systems
Duration :  24h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Advanced Master in Environmental Management in developing countries Toute l'année2
Holder(s) :  Bernard Tychon
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Remote sensing part

  • electromagnetic radiation
  • interaction between electromagnetic radiation and surface
  • Surface signal acquisition and transfer
  • Analyse and interpretation of images
  • Applications to environmental problems in developing countries
GIS part

  • Data, information and knowledge
  • Information system
  • Geographical information : concept and specificities
  • Questions raised by the geographical information
  • Definition and classification of GIS
  • Applications to environmental problems in developing countries
Course objective :  Initiation to Geographical Information Systems and Image processing tools
Prerequisites :  Basis in Physics and Mathematics and good notions of computer sciences
Workshops :  Exercises in the computers room on a GIS software and an image processing software
Organization :  12 hours of theory and 12 hours of practical work, these being devoted to ARCGIS9.2 and ENVI
Written notes :  - Powerpoint presentations
- Exercises terms
- Papers and book references and internet sites adresses
Assessment :  Written exam and evaluation of the practical works report
Contacts :  Bernard TYCHON

Bernard.Tychon@ulg.ac.be


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