• GIST 3111: Introduction to Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This is a combined lecture and computer lab course designed to present the physical principles of remote sensing, the application of airborne and satellite imagery to the study of the earth's surface with an emphasis on vegetation, and the hands-on application or remote sensing principles using digital image processing. Prerequisite: USP Q
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• GIST 3140: Introduction to Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This is a combined lecture and computer lab course designed to present the physical principles of remote sensing, the application of airborne and satellite imagery to the study of the earth's surface with an emphasis on vegetation, and the hands-on application or remote sensing principles using digital image processing. Prerequisite: USP Q
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• GIST 4130: Applied Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers remote sensing concepts and applications related to croplands, rangelands, forests, and water. Students learn techniques for monitoring plant growth and vigor, monitoring rangelands, distinguishing invasive species, categorizing forest fires, and mapping water bodies. Students integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data. Dual listed with GIST 5130; cross listed with AECL/RNEW 4130. Prerequisites: QA/Q course and 9 credit hours in student's major field and junior/senior standing.
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• GIST 4211: Advanced Remote Sensing

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  On-campus and online course including lecture and digital image processing lab. Explores advanced remote sensing techniques including high spatial and spectral resolution data analysis, active remote sensing (radar and lidar), and advanced image classification. Other advanced topics may be discusses as needed. Dual listed with GIST 5211. Prerequisite: GIST 3111 or GIST 4130.
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• GIST 4410: UAS Sensors and Platforms

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This 1-credit online course taught over 8 weeks provides a detailed overview of the types of drones used for modern remote sensing and of the sensors that can be used with these different drone platforms to collect data, including RGB and multi-spectral cameras, thermal sensors, and lidar. Dual listed with GIST 5410.
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• GIST 4420: UAS Mission Planning

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This 1-credit online course provides a detailed overview of mission planning for UAS (drone) data collection. Students learn to evaluate mission requirements for a variety of UAS applications, to choose appropriate hardware to accomplish these requirements, and to use mission planning software to translate requirements into flight plans and data collection strategies. Dual listed with GIST 5420.
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• GIST 4430: UAS Regulations & Safety

  1.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This 1-credit online course taught over 8 weeks provides students with a detailed overview of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to UAS flights and data collection. Students also learn about how to operate drones safely in both personal and professional applications. Course content helps prepare students for FAA remote pilot certification. Dual listed with GIST 5430.
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• GIST 4440: UAS Ground School & Ops

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This field course provides students with the practical experience to operate UAS (drones) safely, legally, and effectively for collecting data to be used in a variety of applications. Students learn about pertinent safety and regulations, and then spend much of the course time flying drones in the field and collecting data. Dual listed with GIST 5440.
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• GIST 4450: UAS Data Acq and Proc

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This 3-credit online course provides overviews of the photogrammetric principles related to imagery data acquired by unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, and the image processing techniques used for extracting information from the drone images. Students will gain experience in processing drone imagery collected with RGB cameras and multi-spectral sensors. Dual listed with GIST 5450. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing or approval from the instructor.
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• GIST 4780: Capstone in GIS&T

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students demonstrate advanced competency in GIS&T by completing a guided geospatial project that applies GIS&T concepts, datasets, tools, and methods. Students develop professional competencies through iterative drafts, peer review and final presentation of project within their professional portfolio initiated in GIST 1001. Prerequisites: GIST 1001, GIST 1200, GIST 2150, GIST 2310, GIST 3050
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