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This course enables students to solve real-world problems using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Students will acquire skills in data management, vector, and raster analysis. They will work with elevation data and point coordinates in a GIS environment and learn how to assess data accuracy in GIS.
This course enables students to solve real-world problems using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Students will acquire skills in data management, vector, and raster analysis. They will work with elevation data and point coordinates in a GIS environment and learn how to assess data accuracy in GIS.
The course includes the following modules:
Module 0: Course introduction
Module 1: GIS Foundations
Module 2: Introduction to Elevation Data and its Applications
Module 3: Geospatial Data Accuracy and Precision in the Context of GIS Analysis
Learners on the verified track will get hands-on experiences with working with raster and point-based data in ArcGIS Pro. Exercises in data analysis and data processing exercises, in which class participants will measure shape, size, and height from images, analyze multispectral reflectance signatures, assess height information derived with stereo techniques, and analyze SAR and hyperspectral data. Learners who select the verified track will also have access to computational labs and tutorials using ArcGIS Pro.
General proficiency in GIS (similar to what is being taught here)
Basic proficiency in the concepts of Remote Sensing
Participants in this course will develop the following skills:
Intuitive understanding of using elevation (and other raster data) in GIS systems
Understanding of the main applications of elevation data
Introductory understanding of GNSS data and their propoerties
Understanding of general data quality metrics
Insights into GNSS error sources and how to mitigate these error sources
Applications of point-wise GNSS data in GIS
Weeks 1 & 2: Introduction to the Course and Working with Elevation Data
This part of the course will introduce you to the main content and structure of this course by discussing the use of elevation data in GIS:
Week 3: Point-based GIS Data and GIS Accuracy Consideration - A GNSS Case Study
Concepts of GNSS data acquisition and an introduction to GNSS error sources. Finally, introduction how to use GNSS data in GIS environments:
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.
