GIS 220 - Aerial Photographic Interpretation

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course introduces the students to the general uses of aerial photography with applications to forestry and surveying. The students learn to recognize man-made and natural features from a bird's-eye view. They also develop skills at measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects, and elevations of the ground. Forestry applications will include timber typing, stand measurements, and timber volumes. Surveying and mapping applications are also presented. (4 hours lab). Prerequisite: MAT 125: College Algebra or taken concurrently.

Credits:

3.00

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Lab

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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