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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
ENVT2027-1  Teledection and geographic information systems

Duration :  24h Th
Number of credits :  
Advanced Master in Environmental Management in developing countries First semester2
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Sciences and Management of EnvironmentFirst semester2
Lecturer :  Bernard Tychon
Language(s) of instruction :  
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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Initiation to Geographical Information Systems and Image processing tools
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Basis in Physics and Mathematics and good notions of computer sciences
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Exercises in the computers room on a GIS software and an image processing software
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
12 hours of theory and 12 hours of practical work, these being devoted to ARCGIS9.2 and ENVI
Recommended or required readings :  
- Powerpoint presentations
- Exercises terms
- Papers and book references and internet sites adresses
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam and evaluation of the practical works report
Contacts :  
Bernard TYCHON

Bernard.Tychon@ulg.ac.be


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