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GEOG 102 - Introduction to Environmental Optics in Physical Geography

Geography College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Introduction to Environmental Optics in Physical Geography

Instructor Name(s)

Roberts

Course Description

Basic physical principles of electromagnetic radiation in the environment and their application to physical geography and remote sensing. Radiative transfer in the atmosphere, oceans, snow and ice, inland waters, rock, soil, and vegetation. Spectral signatures in remote sensing.

Unit Value

5

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

5

Recommended Preparation

High school trigonometry.

Prerequisites

Geography 3A or 3 and 3B or 4, and 115A.