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• GEOG 440: Conservation: Environmental Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Problems of exploitation and utilization of regional resources such as soils, minerals, forests, and wildlife are considered in relation to population growth and regional planning and development.Previously Offered As: (Also offered as RGPL 440; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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• GEOG 454: GIS Analysis of Public Health

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Employs GIS-based public health analysis methods that are employed to understand the distribution and nature of public health problems, health disparities and access to health care services, and potential location-based strategies or interventions. Demonstrates knowledge of cartographic and spatial analyses and how they are used in the field of Public Health. Explores typical spatial public health analysis techniques, as well as demonstrates the ability to select appropriate data and analytical methods to implement GIS-based analyses.
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• GEOG 455: Advanced Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Expands beyond basic principles of remote sensing to understand and apply complex methods of data collection, normalization, and analysis. May cover radiometric normalization, spectral transformations, change detection, object oriented classification, spatial analysis and filtering, accuracy assessment, and application of learned techniques. A research intensive experience with a project and paper demonstrating acquired knowledge and application of techniques to a variety of physical and human processes.Previously Offered As: (Also offered as RGPL 455; may not be taken for duplicate credit).
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• GEOG 460: Foundations of Unmanned Aerial Systems Science and Applications

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces fundamental aspects of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), including relevant federal, state and local regulations. Covers UAS functionality, including components, technology and operational issues. Examines scientific technological principles underlying UAS flight and data acquisition. Covers UAS component evaluation and assembly, pre-flight procedures, flight mission planning, and execution of basic flight skills.
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• GEOG 462: Planning Policy, Implementation, and Administration

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on the planning and implementation of policies to manage the location, timing, type, and intensity of land development. Explores the multi-step process from community plan to project completion. Exposes students to the public environment in which community plans are developed and implemented and walks them through the real-world problems of identifying projects, building agency and interagency consensus, finding funding, putting together a project plan, project management, personnel, and budget to project completion. (Also offered as RGPL 462; may not be taken for duplicate credit.)
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• GEOG 463: Unmanned Aerial Systems for Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Acquisition

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines concepts and techniques involved in the implementation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for the collection of remote sensing and spatial data acquisition. Emphasizes acquisition of the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake manual and automated UAS flights for spatial data acquisition, such as: fundamental photogrammetry concepts, UAS mission planning, GPS/GNSS ground control, UAS airborne navigation, and processing of UAS-collected data into data deliverables.
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• GEOG 475: Spatial Analysis Techniques

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Presents concepts underlying spatial analysis techniques and provides hands-on experience operationalizing spatial analysis methods through use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) hardware and software.
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• GEOG 481: Special Topics

  2.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• GEOG 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Prerequisite:    Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost Office
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• GEOG 483: Geography Honors Thesis

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An intensive, focus involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers /committee members. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite:    Admission to departmental honors program; prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean and Provost's Office.
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