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GEOG 481
Topographic Mapping with Lidar
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diagram of an airplane capturing LiDAR data

This course develops students' understanding of lidar systems' design, operation, data processing techniques, and product generation to address typical application scenarios faced by the geospatial professional.

At a Glance

Details

Credits
3.00
Topics
Applications in GIS
Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
Technologies
ArcGIS Pro
GeoCue LP360
SyllabusGEOG 481 Syllabus

Upcoming Offerings

Semester Instructor
Spring 2, 2024 H. Karl Heidemann, B.S.
Summer 2024 H. Karl Heidemann, B.S.
Fall 2, 2024 H. Karl Heidemann, B.S.

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What Our Students Say

I now feel confident about transitioning into a future remote sensing career.

“I was able to master the necessary software skills and scientific theory of lidar classification and mapping without having any background in the subject matter. Combined with the object-based image analysis methods I learned in GEOG 883, I now feel confident about transitioning into a future remote sensing career.”

— Ericka Lynn Kato

I found the flexibility in the final project particularly useful.

“GEOG 481 is beneficial if you are interested in developing knowledge in and skills for working with lidar point clouds with respect to applications in topographic mapping. I found the flexibility in the final class project particularly useful ... I used it as an opportunity to apply lessons learned to my proposed MGIS Capstone.”

— Cale Kochenour

We offer over 30 courses in five 10-week terms each year: two every fall, two every spring and one every summer.