Duration
25h Th, 25h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geography : general | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course aims to provide students with both a theoretical understanding of the principles of Earth observation by satellite and practical skills for analyzing and utilizing satellite data. It combines lectures and practical exercises.
Theoretical topics covered include:
- A brief history of Remote Sensing
- The physical basis of remote sensing
- Satellites & sensors
- Images and their properties
- Image enhancements and corrections
- Georeferencing and Orthorectification
- Image interpretation and analyses
- Image Classification
Practical exercises enable students to apply theoretical concepts to concrete analyses, including:
- Composite images and classification
- Flood detection
- Time series analysis
- Radar interferometry
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of satellite Earth observation and the properties of satellite images.
- Process and analyze satellite images using specialized software tools.
- Interpret and utilize the data to detect geographical or environmental phenomena.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
A good understanding of fundamental concepts in physics (optics, electromagnetic radiation) is necessary to facilitate the understanding of signal analysis methods.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course combines lectures and computer-based tutorials to provide students with both the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for working with satellite data.
The teaching approach integrates instructor-led presentations, software demonstrations, supervised practical exercises, and interactive discussions, promoting active learning and the development of analytical skills.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Theoretical and pratical lectures are face-to-face (every week).
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
The PowerPoint slides for the lectures are available on eCampus. At the end of each presentation (chapter), links to additional resources (videos, reference books, scientific articles) are also provided.
The slides and supplementary materials (videos, reference books, scientific articles, etc.) are in English, but the course is taught entirely in French.
Please note that the slides presented during the lectures serve as a concise course aid. They cover the essential points but do not include the full oral explanations; taking personal notes is strongly recommended.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Further information:
Assessment is based on a written exam, which includes a theoretical part (paper-based questionnaire) and a practical part (computer-based).
For the practical part, each student must present the chosen methodology and the results obtained during an oral defense (10 minutes per student), which will take place immediately after the written exam.
The exam has a dual purpose: on the one hand, to verify students' understanding of the concepts covered in the lectures, and on the other hand, to assess their ability to reproduce and interpret the satellite image analyses carried out during the practical sessions.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Prof. François Jonard, francois.jonard@uliege.be
Earth Observation and Ecosystem Modelling Lab - EOSystM - www.eosystm.uliege.be
Office 2/48, Building B5a, Quartier Agora, Allée du six Août 19, 4000 Liège