GIS 4133/5133 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (spring & fall semesters)This is an introductory remote sensing course focusing on the fundamental principles of remote sensing, image acquisition, image processing, and its applications in various environmental processes. Topics taught in class and labs include data collection via satellites and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), electromagnetic radiation, processing of remotely sensed data from different sensors (e.g., multispectral/hyperspectral, thermal, LIDAR, RADAR), and applications in natural resources management. This course also introduces and provides hands-on experience in open-source cloud computing platforms such as Google Earth Engine (GEE) to analyze and visualize satellite and airborne-acquired remotely sensed data.

GEOG 4293/5293 Hydrologic Science (fall semester)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of hydrological science, focusing on the primary components of the hydrological cycle including precipitation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, runoff, soil moisture, surface water, and groundwater. The course materials are designed to offer students a comprehensive grasp of the hydrological cycle, the interactions between land and the atmosphere, hydrological mechanisms, human impacts on the water cycle, and the importance of comprehending these hydrological principles to ensure environmental sustainability in changing climate.

GIS 5133 Online course: Fundamentals of Remote Sensing (spring and summer semester)

This is an online course focusing on the fundamental principles of remote sensing, image acquisition, image processing, and its applications in various environmental processes. Topics taught in class and labs include data collection via satellites and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), electromagnetic radiation, processing of remotely sensed data from different sensors (e.g., multispectral/hyperspectral, thermal, LIDAR, RADAR), and applications in natural resources management. This course also introduces and provides hands-on experience in open-source cloud computing platforms such as Google Earth Engine (GEE) to analyze and visualize satellite and airborne-acquired remotely sensed data.

GEOG 6240 Global Water Sustainability Challenges (spring semester)

As the most abundant and important natural resource on Earth, water is at the core of sustainable development. Despite its abundance, water remains finite and irreplaceable, emphasizing the significance of water sustainability for the future of human well-being and socioeconomic development. This course aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with the sustainable management of water resources, especially in the context of climate change, increasing demands, and various uncertainties. Each week, we will cover specific topics on water sustainability challenges, including water insecurity, water quality issues, the impacts of climate change on water resources, political and governance hurdles in executing sustainable water management plans, and strategies to mitigate these challenges. Collectively, we will cover several critical themes aimed at advancing water sustainability in the face of climate change.Â