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Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The Certificate in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation helps geospatial professionals become skillful users of imagery and sensor data in the context of geographic information systems and spatial analysis. This program is designed specifically for GIS practitioners who lack formal education in techniques and technologies associated with spatial image analysis and earth observation methods in order to help them pursue professional development goals.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 15 credits. Courses include Exploring Remote Sensing in Spatial Data Science, Remote Sensing Image Analysis and Applications, Topographic Mapping with Lidar, Emerging Trends in Remote Sensing.

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Entry requirements

Intermediate-level experience with professional applications of geographic information systems is expected as pre-requisite knowledge. Coursework to establish that pre-requisite knowledge is available through the related Postbaccalaureate Certificate in GIS program .

Duration: 15 credits

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