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ENVIR ST 931

REMOTE SENSING FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

3 credits.

Explore the ways remote sensing data are being used within an international development context, broadly defined. Provides a unique focus on understanding how projects were completed with satellite data, what data sources were necessary, how expert local knowledge was incorporated, and how various challenges were faced and overcome. Discover how the application of remote sensing data helped change policy in different countries across the globe.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: LAND ARC/ENVIR ST/G L E/GEOG/GEOSCI 371 and graduate/professional standing (or FW ECOL 371 prior to Summer 2026) Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026

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