GEOG-23163 credit hours

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Geography · 3 hrs Lecture | 2 hrs Lab

Offered: Winter Only, Every Year

One shot a year. Offered winter term only, so a clash costs a full year.

GEOG-2316 prerequisites

7 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. Every route through it involves a choice, so nothing is forced.

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any one of

GEOG-2304Introduction to Cartography

any one of

GEOG-1105Challenges of a Changing World: An Introduction to Human Geography
GEOG-1205Science for a Dynamic World: An Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG-1305Mapping in a Global World: An Introduction to Geomatics

the former GEOG-1102

GEOG-1103not in the 2026-27 calendar
GEOG-1201not in the 2026-27 calendar
GEOG-1202not in the 2026-27 calendar

permission of the instructor

permission of the instructor

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Taking GEOG-2316 is a prerequisite for 2 courses directly, and opens 5 once their own follow-ons are counted.

Where GEOG-2316 counts

Required by 2 programs:

  • GEOG 4-YEAR BSc IN GEOGRAPHY
  • GEOG HONOURS BSc IN GEOGRAPHY

Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.

Description

This course introduces the principles of remote sensing and image analysis with a focus on the physics, sensor technology, processing, interpretation and applications of remotely sensed imagery with a specific emphasis on optical sensors and technologies.

Requisite courses

GEOG-2304 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; GEOG-2316L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and GEOG-3304.

LectureLab

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.