Spring
Registration deadline for spring 2022 is 3 January
The aim of the course is to enable the student to understand the theory behind RS analyses and to complete practical RS based applications, using a range of sensors and methodologies.
This course introduces a selection of methods and analytical skills that can be used in practical applications within Earth Observation and Spatial Analysis. The course will cover a variety of topics that can be applied both for further studies and for future career prospects.
The course will focus on the theoretical foundations related to the preprocessing, analysis and post-analysis of remote sensing imagery, as well as the fundamental differences between different remote sensing platforms and sensors.
The course will cover topics such as land cover classification, change detection, photogrammetry and topographic analysis, and Radar Remote Sensing. Data such as aerial photos, digital elevation models, multispectral and SAR satellite imagery will be processed and manipulated during computer practicals.
The course will be held over a two-week period, which will consist of morning lectures/seminars and afternoon computer practicals. Lectures/seminars will introduce the theoretical aspects; computer labs provide the hands-on experience with a range of software, both open source and proprietary.
A student who has completed the course should have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The candidate can:
Skills
The candidate can:
General competence
The candidate:
Restricted to the following study programmes:
MASV-GEOG Masterprogram i geografi
MASV-MEHA Master's Programme in Geographies of Sustainable Development
MASV-PHYG Master's Programme in Physical Geography
INTL-SV/PSYK/MN/MED/JUS/HF/KMD International students at all UiB faculties
Interested students from other programmes and exchange students are welcome to contact the Department of Geography (
Portfolio assessment and oral poster presentation.
All parts of the assessment must be passed in the same semester.