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| ENVT2027-1 | Application of teledetection and geographical information systems for environmental management
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| Duration : | 24h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Bernard Tychon |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Initiation to Geographical Information Systems and Image processing tools |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basis in Physics and Mathematics and good notions of computer sciences |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises in the computers room on a GIS software and an image processing software |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 12 hours of theory and 12 hours of practical work, these being devoted to ARCGIS9.2 and ENVI |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - Powerpoint presentations
- Exercises terms
- Papers and book references and internet sites adresses |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written exam and evaluation of the practical works report |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Bernard TYCHON
Bernard.Tychon@ulg.ac.be |
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