GEOG 0251
Mapping Global Envrn Change
Mapping Global Environmental Change (formerly GEOG 0150)
How do geographers use geospatial technologies to observe the Earth’s surface? How do geographers use this information to interpret changes in the global environment across space and time? In this course we will learn how to work with large geographic datasets to explore patterns and changes to the Earth’s surface at local to global scales. Case studies will use remotely-sensed images to study land cover, climate, weather, wildfire, and other topics. Students will learn concepts, methods, and ethics for using a cloud-based geospatial analysis platform to process data, critically interpret workflows and results, and communicate findings with web maps and graphics. 4 hrs. lect./1.5 hrs. lab.
How do geographers use geospatial technologies to observe the Earth’s surface? How do geographers use this information to interpret changes in the global environment across space and time? In this course we will learn how to work with large geographic datasets to explore patterns and changes to the Earth’s surface at local to global scales. Case studies will use remotely-sensed images to study land cover, climate, weather, wildfire, and other topics. Students will learn concepts, methods, and ethics for using a cloud-based geospatial analysis platform to process data, critically interpret workflows and results, and communicate findings with web maps and graphics. 4 hrs. lect./1.5 hrs. lab.
- Subject:
- Geography
- Department:
- Geography
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED
- Equivalent Courses:
- ENVS 0150
ENVS 0251
GEOG 0150
ECSC 0351
ECSC 0251
GEOL 0251
Sections in Fall 2021, School Abroad Italy (Florence)
Fall 2021
GEOG0251A-F21 Lecture
GEOG0251Z-F21 Lab