LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
An introduction to land information management through the principles of geospatial technologies and methods for analysis and interpretation of geospatial data. Includes both the basic land surveying technology and advanced remote observation of land resources by airborne and space-based sensors.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: MATH 113 , 114 , or 217 Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe basic geospatial concepts and engineering principles applicable to the acquisition and management of land information. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply an engineer’s level and total station instrument for land surveying. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify important resources, and retrieve, interpret, analyze and critique information for use in solving geospatial engineering problems and conducting basic land information investigations. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply the remote sensing techniques and geospatial data processing tools for land information management. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate effectively through engagement during in-class discussions. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe basic geospatial concepts and engineering principles applicable to the acquisition and management of land information. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply an engineer’s level and total station instrument for land surveying. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Identify important resources, and retrieve, interpret, analyze and critique information for use in solving geospatial engineering problems and conducting basic land information investigations. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply the remote sensing techniques and geospatial data processing tools for land information management. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate effectively through engagement during in-class discussions. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027