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List of Courses
* All credit hours are based on the current term, this may vary for previous terms.
| GEO200 - World Regional Geography |
(3 credit hours) |
This course provides an introduction to world geography, emphasizing a regional approach, and comparing characteristics such as social, political, economic, and environmental aspects that contribute to the diversity in world regions. The course examines a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major regions of the world. Each region is reviewed in a similar structure so that students can clearly examine similarities and differences between the regions of the world.
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| GEO201 - Physical Geography |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no: GEO 300
This course examines the spatial patterns and interrelationships among physical elements at the earth's surface. Emphasis is given to developing an integrative view of how atmospheric, hydrologic, geomorphic, and biotic processes control the patterns of climate, water, landforms, soils, and ecosystems across local, regional and global scales. It concentrates on the terrestrial landscape, the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere and the human interactions with their natural world.
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| GEO210 - Human Geography |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 310
This course focuses on the discussion of the human impacts on the environment, pollution, population explosion and movements, and the benefits of geography to society. The course objective is to introduce the study of human geography by providing not only a body of knowledge about the creation of places and regions, but also an understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world.
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| GEO211 - Remote Sensing |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 301
This is a lecture/lab course that provides a foundation in the theory and techniques of remote sensing and geospatial data, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing environmental applications. Topics will include the electromagnetic radiation spectrum from the ultraviolet to microwave and interactions with terrestrial surfaces, optics and sensor design, image processing and data visualization. The course and lab exercises are designed to provide students with an overview of the remote sensing process and information extraction.
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| GEO220 - Principles of Cartography |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 320
The course provides an introduction to the history of cartography and the new automated mapping techniques. Topics include a brief introduction to basic cartographic principles such as map projections, map scale, coordinate systems, raster and vector data structures, data sources and accuracy, cartographic design (graphic communication, scale, color, typography and lettering the map), and statistical surfaces (dot map, profiles, land-surface form, contours).
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| GEO221 - Geographic Info. Systems (1) |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 321
This is a lecture/lab course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of GIS. The lecture part of the class focuses on the history of GIS, major components of a GIS, geographic data sources, vector and raster models, database development and management techniques, and spatial analysis. The lab portion is hands-on, where students use GIS software to apply the principles and methods discussed in the lectures towards solving real world problems.
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| GEO231 - Economic Geography |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 331
This course deals with the economic activity of human societies within the global economy. It describes the structure of the global economy and the various approaches used to understand the global arrangement of economic activities. It explores elements of investments as production, consumption, distribution, foreign exchange, and current economical problems. It concentrates on macro and public sector economics, revenue generation, finance of public infrastructure, operating budgets for urban areas and micro concepts as utility maximization and rational decision making.
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| GEO232 - Urban Economics |
(3 credit hours) |
This course emphasizes the use of economic theory in urban planning, evaluation and role of urban planning in market economies, theories of regional development and economic growth, balanced and unbalanced growth, income distribution, theories of urban growth, urban location theories. It focuses on the role of human beings in investment from economical resources. As this course studies the functions of the urban economy: it concentrate on macro, public sector economics: revenue generation, financing of major public infrastructure, operating budgets for urban areas and introduce micro concepts such as utility maximization and rational decision making. Prerequisite: GEO 210
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| GEO312 - Geomorphology |
(3 credit hours) |
Old No. : GEO 413
This course involves the study of the characteristics, origin and development of landforms and examines the processes operating within the Earth’s surface systems that shape, modify and lead to the genesis of the surface landforms. From the perspective of landscape management, the course places emphasis on the understanding the processes of weathering, slope development, fluvial systems, desert features, glacial landforms, coasts and shorelines. Topical issues in geomorphology in the UAE are discussed in detail.
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| GEO322 - World Regional Geography |
(3 credit hours) |
Introduction to world geography, emphasizing a regional approach, and comparing characteristics such as ethnic, political, economic, social and environmental aspects that contribute to the diversity in world regions
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| GEO332 - Geography of the Arab World |
(3 credit hours) |
Oldcode/no. : GEO442
The course covers the geography of the Arab World with a focus on the different geographical concepts. Diverse topics which include both human geography and physical geography of the Arab world are covered. These include geomorphology of the Arab World countries, climatology, hydrography, urban environment, economic activities (agriculture, industry, commerce), and their impacts on the composition and distribution of the population in each of the countries of the region referred to as the Arab World.
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| GEO333 - Geography of the New World |
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Old Code / no : GEO 442
The course covers the geography of the New World from its origin, exploration of America (North, South) and Australia, spatial studies of the new world, and studies in political entities from the New World such as USA, Canada, Australia, and some countries from Latin America. The course provides a historical perspective of the new world, similarities, differences, and linkage between the natural resources and distribution of population.
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| GEO334 - Spatial Analysis |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 441
The course covers basic statistical concepts, non-spatial and spatial measures of central tendency and dispersion, basic probability, spatial data analysis, statistical theories, methods and problems in spatial data sampling (random, systematic, stratified, clustered). It also introduces students to statistical hypothesis tests (normal distribution, Pearson's chi-squared test (X2), t-test), and geographical dimension of attribute (thematic and distribution maps). Moreover, this course covers ANOVA analysis, correlation analysis between geographical phenomena, regression model and collinearity diagnostics.
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| GEO341 - Geo.of Population |
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This course examines population and all related aspects such as distribution, composition, demography, explosion, migration, income, disease, projection, and future trends of a population of a geographical space. The study of population deals literally with life and death. For this reason alone, the subject occupies a place of importance in a wide variety of academic disciplines, as well as in government, service organizations, business, and industry.
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| GEO345 - Urban Demography |
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This course addresses the role of population in urban policy and planning, and the impact of a changing population and their activities on cities. It uses census data in deriving measurements and conducting analysis on population distribution segregation in urban centers. The course concerns with the study of population growth (migration and natural increase) to determine infrastructure and service's needs. Urban demography stresses also on the study of population characteristics and its role in changing the landscape of urban centers. Prerequisite: GEO 210
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| GEO351 - Computer Maps |
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The course focuses on using computers in map-making, map design, data structure, thematic mapping, and enhancement of communication and visualization. Topics covered include use of GPS for mapping, 3-Dimension, new means of map communication such as on-line maps, mobile maps, animated maps, virtual reality, and multi-media. The course includes a laboratory portion that provides students with hands-on ArcGIS and 3D Analyst.
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- GEO220 or GEO320 or GEO320
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| GEO370 - Transit Oriented Development |
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This course provides an introduction to TOD and covers the historical development of transit, organizational structure, ridership trends, and performance measures. Special attention is also paid to the fundamental strategies and tools for TOD implementation, and how it operates within the existing built environment. It also examines TOD's benefits, impacts, barriers, practice from different transit oriented projects implanted in the world including: USA, Singapore, Italy, Netherlands, Tokyo, and UAE (Dubai). Prerequisite: GEO 210
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| GEO371 - Geo. of Settlements |
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The course covers the definition of the village and the city, and the geographical locations and the spatial distribution for each. Topics covered in this course include theories of the structure of cities, classification of cities, urban and rural land use practices, urban and rural population, and urban problems. These topics are discussed in the context of a city and its suburban areas.
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| GEO372 - Planning Theory&Practice |
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This course focuses on the development of contemporary planning concepts and principles; the nature, purpose and scope of urban planning. It deals with the goals of planning and the processes by which planning is conducted within organizations, especially governments. It gives an historical overview of the theory of planning and discusses the role of the state, the private economy and the civil society in different planning theories. Planning practice focuses on practical techniques with case studies used to illustrate broader planning theories. A range of development planning tools is introduced as: SWOT Analysis, economic and demographic trend analysis, private/public/NGO partnerships, sustainable development planning indicators, and outcome evaluation. Prerequisite: GEO 210
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| GEO382 - Geography of Industry |
(3 credit hours) |
This course explains the location of industrial activities from the perspective of regional and local development. It focuses on explanations of factory location, the role of location in corporate strategies and the geographical structure of production systems, including industrial districts. Emphasis is on the organizational structure of the economy, especially the dominant role played by multinational firms (MNCs). Topics covered include: importance of the geography of industry, theories and rules of industry, relationship between industry, mineral resources, transportation, and urbanization.
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| GEO400 - Practicum |
(3 credit hours) |
This course is designed to expose students to real world practices in governmental departments such as municipalities, town planning, telecommunications, police, and environment. The student will be engaged in real world projects at the governmental or private departments and supposed to adhere to the departments' rules and gain some skills such as project management, technical skills, and personal development. By the end o f the course a student has to prepare a report and make a presentation about his/her experience.
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| GEO402 - Land Use |
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The course provides an introduction to land use planning in urban areas, land use theories, planning processes, and decision making. Special attention is paid to different types of land uses in urban areas: residential, open space, commercial, industrial, and interconnections between different types of land use. Students will understand the importance of land use tools in the planning process and its impact on cities and the welfare of urban residents. The course also covers zoning and growth management strategies.
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| GEO410 - Research Seminar in GEO |
(3 credit hours) |
Research is the basic focus of this subject. At its most fundamental level
research is simply a consistent way of asking questions and finding answers to them . The course covers diverse topics related to research methodology in geography. For example, research methods/approaches, types of research, sources of data for research (geographical, statistical), field survey, geographical techniques for research, steps for producing geographical research, and factors controlling good quality research.
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| GEO411 - Oceanography |
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This course presents an integrated overview of the principles and concepts of the geology, chemistry, physics, and biology of the world’s oceans and seas. This includes the study of the origin of seas and oceans, physical and chemical characteristics of ocean water, waves, topography and biotic life in oceans and seas. The importance of gulfs and canals and international sea boundaries is analyzed as well from an economic and political point of view.
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| GEO412 - Geography of Arid Lands |
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The course focuses on studies of arid zones, causes of aridity, topography, climate, soil, vegetation cover, animals, and human life in arid zones. Special attention is paid to activities and problems in arid zones such as agriculture, grazing and water. Unique physical environments of arid lands and human interactions with these environments over space and time as well as the physical and environmental issues of the arid lands in the region are also considered.
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| GEO413 - Geomorphology |
(3 credit hours) |
This course involves the study of the characteristics, origin and development of landforms and examines the processes operating within the Earth’s surface systems that shape, modify and lead to the genesis of the surface landforms. From the perspective of landscape management, the course places emphasis on the understanding the processes of weathering, slope development, fluvial systems, desert features, glacial landforms, coasts and shorelines. Topical issues in geomorphology in the UAE are discussed in detail.
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| GEO420 - Cartography(2) |
(3 credit hours) |
This course involves the study and application of advanced aspects of thematic cartography to the design and production of innovative maps and atlases. As well as it provides the chance to produce a cartographic portfolio of well-designed, professional grade maps. It covers theoretical concepts, advanced techniques of data presentation and cartographic production about visual communication, perception and cognition; map reading, analysis and interpretation activities and tasks.
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| GEO422 - Geo. Information Systems(2) |
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This course is intended for students who have the desire to advance their understanding and research of geographic information systems and technology. Emphasis is placed on the development, integration, and visualization of spatial data for characterizing environmental systems. Application and evaluation of spatial analytical methods to environmental systems and databases of interest to the student are emphasized. Finally, student projects are presented in a “conference” setting during the last two week of class.
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| GEO430 - GIS for Transportation |
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This course explores the spatial aspects of regional transportation systems including the description of network structure and flows. Topics include an introduction to models for analyzing multi-modal transportation flows and congestion over urban road and transit networks. These models include trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, and trip assignment and routing algorithms. Applications are developed in a Geographical Information Systems environment. Models are extended to urban land use, spatial safety analysis, pavement management system and air quality applications.
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| GEO431 - Natural Hazards |
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This course examines the causes, physical processes and geographic distribution of natural hazards. The aim of the course is to examine the occurrence of particular types of natural hazards, their causes and resulting social impacts. Emphasis is placed on the geographical distribution of natural hazards, the risks that they present and various response methods. Details of the systems for predicting these events and attempts made to reduce the severity of the impacts generated are also examined.
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| GEO432 - Geography of the UAE |
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This course covers the geography of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a focus on the different geographical concepts. The entire human and physical geography of the UAE is covered in details within the course. Topics include history of the UAE as a country (from when the country was established), the landscape and geomorphology, climate and weather systems, and natural resources.
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| GEO438 - Regional & Urban Planning |
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This course focuses on the relationships between urban and regional planning and the geography of regions and cities. It lays out a foundation for the planning of cities and regions, requirements for planning, models of planning, planning principles, geographical dimension of planning, major stakeholders of planning and land use, what factors impact planning decisions making process, and samples of planning entities from UAE.
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| GEO440 - GIS for urban & Regional Plan. |
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This GIS course focuses on the application of geographic information systems in the practice of urban and regional planning, with a focus on land use and environmental issues. Topics covered include GIS in decision support, GIS workflow strategies, and GIS for Decision Support in Land, Transportation, and Water Resource Management. The central component is a class project covering the collection, formatting, analysis, and presentation of land use data for a GIS application.
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| GEO443 - Geography of Transportation |
(3 credit hours) |
Old Code / no : GEO 342
This course introduces the main concepts and methods of transport geography, as well as provides an overview of the historical evolution of transport systems and urban form. Moreover, this course examines transportation modes (land-sea-air), transportation terminals, spatial interactions, urban transportation and environmental impacts. It also investigates the relationship between transportation, economy, transportation networks, and planning. This course also outlines current transportation issues, such as congestion, air quality and sustainable transport.
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| GEO450 - GIS for Coastal Management |
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The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of GIS and coastal management. It focuses on how to manage and monitor characteristics of the marine environment, marine resources, organisms and economic importance, hazards of pollution, conservation laws, maritime boundaries, and legal aspects through remote sensing and GIS. The laboratory portion provides students with hands-on contact with GIS and remote sensing information products and their applications in coastal management.
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| GEO451 - Digital Imaging Analysis |
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This course covers various advanced techniques of image processing and analysis of remotely sensed digital data. Topics include radiometric correction, geometric correction, atmospheric and ground effects, image enhancement, spectral analysis, color processing, image filtering, supervised and unsupervised image classification, fuzzy classification, post-classification, accuracy assessment, change detection, and image compression. Practical exercises based on satellite datasets using image processing software such as ERDAS/ENVI/IDRISI is an integral part of the course.
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| GEO452 - Climatology |
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This course examines climatological processes to arrive at an understanding of how and why climates vary spatially and temporally. The course is an introduction to the science of climatology and provides an overview of the physical processes that determine global and regional climate, including: radiative energy transfer; general atmospheric circulation patterns; atmospheric moisture and clouds formation, forms of condensation and precipitation; and global warming and climate change. The emphasis is on the processes that control the Earth's climate.
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| GEO460 - GIS for Petroleum |
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This course explores spatial analysis, 3D modeling in GIS, remote sensing, GPS, and GIS data used for conducting optimum oil exploration operations, production, marketing, and environmental impact of petroleum. It covers advanced applications of multi spectral imagery for oil industry environments, locating optimal position of a new outlet, and thematic mapping of petrol stations. The course further develops hands-on skills with industry-standard GIS software for application in geologic and geophysical analysis.
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| GEO461 - Geography of Tourism |
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This course examines the nature of tourism, associated economic, environmental and socio-cultural consequences. It considers the functional system of tourism; impacts of tourism on regions, communities and landscapes; tourism-resources management and planning. It introduces the basic concepts and practices associated with tourism research, development and planning from the economic geography perspective. It will explore the complex nature of tourism focusing on the spatial interactions between location, the development of tourism activities and their impact on the physical and human landscape.
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| GEO462 - Current Environmental Issues |
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The course addresses current environmental issues. Topics covered in this course include: the natural environment (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere), the environment as interrelated systems, human impact on the environment (urbanization, pollution, global warming), environmental management methods, environmental conservation, environmental impact assessment, and environmental issues related to the UAE and the Gulf. Student has to complete a short report in one of the environmental problems.
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| GEO463 - Tourism Policy and Planning |
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This course integrates the social, cultural, environmental, economic and political perspectives on tourism. It consider theory; delivery of services; spatial aspects; economic dimensions and impact; planning; policy; future dimensions; and current research. Topics covered in this course include the relationship between tourism development and urban planning and other geographical phenomena, global tourism, factors affecting tourism (beaches, archeology, historical sites), local tourism and its impact on development, scenic sites in the world, and tourism in the UAE. Prerequisite: GEO 210
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| GEO470 - GIS for Environment |
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The objective of this course is to explore and use GIS and remote sensing in managing the environment, pollution, preserving cultural heritage through restoration and preservation projects and through participation in municipal planning and development decisions. The GIS will help inventory and analyze pollution, cultural, historical, and environmental resources. For example, integrating historical information with the current data to create a computerized model of the life processes that have sustained the community over time.
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| GEO471 - Politcal Geography |
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This course provides an overview of the major debates in urban politics. It addresses the ways in which local citizens and officials influence the physical shape of the city, government operations, resources available, and opportunities for people to enjoy lives of quality. It selects different countries in the Middle East (including the UAE) and western countries to make a comparison in the nature of political authority as processes and institutions of politics, political participation, and domestic and foreign policy making.
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| GEO480 - GIS for Project Management |
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The course covers the skills essential for project success in the GIS business environment including a best-practice approach to planning and managing remote sensing and GIS projects of any size. The course focuses on better management of people, tools, and processes to accomplish a GIS project within time, budget, and according to specifications. The course also highlights areas of spatial data policy institutional frames and copy rights.
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| GEO481 - Urban Planning Internship |
(3 credit hours) |
This course helps the students make the transition into the professional world. It seeks to expose students to real world practices and enhance their learning experience by participating in a professional planning environment including private business sector and public service sector (e.g., municipalities, town planning, urban planning council, telecommunications, police, department of transportation, private planning consulting firms, and environment agencies).
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| GEO610 - Social Impact Assessment |
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This course assesses the impact of humans and social activities on the local, regional and global environments. It introduces the basics of environmental science, human activities and environmental problems, discusses issues of ecological sustainability and environmentally sustainable societies. It discusses possible solutions for human induced environmental problems, and how to sustain different ecosystems, biodiversity and societies natural resources. Students are expected to produce a short research paper on an environmental topic of their interest.
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| RGIS601 - Principles of Remote Sensing |
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This course explores the techniques by which the surface of the Earth is remotely imaged. It presents the theoretical foundations of remote sensing: electromagnetic radiation, aerial photography, sensors (optical, thermal, microwave), visual interpretation of imagery, and applications. It also includes a practical component that exposes the students to a wide range of remote sensing data types and their uses.
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| RGIS602 - Fundamentals of GIS |
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This course presents a brief history of GIS development, discusses maps and map projections and reviews the concepts and technologies used in developing GIS and in its application. The course has a lab component that offers students a practical introduction to the creation, query, analysis and visualization of spatial data using an industry standard GIS software
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| RGIS603 - Digital Image processing in RS |
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This course provides a theoretical and practical training in advanced techniques used in image processing and analysis of remotely sensed data. It discusses geometric and radiometric corrections, image enhancement and filtering, spectral analysis and classification. The course has a lab component where students experiments with the different techniques using satellite data and a standard image processing software.
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| RGIS604 - Spatial Analysis Using GIS |
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This course introduces the different methods used in the analysis of spatial data and reviews the concepts spatial statistics, geographic analysis and cartographic modeling. It provides the students with a set of specialized techniques used in exploring and interpreting spatial data such as point patterns, spatial interpolation, overlay and network analysis. The course has a lab component where students practice applying the analysis methods using a GIS software.
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| RGIS605 - Loc. Based Ser. &Web-Based GIS |
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This course focuses on the new techniques linking telecommunication (mobile equipments, network), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and GIS. It provides an overview of network standards and implementation and principles of spatial data sharing. It discusses the deployment of spatial data on the Internet and methods to access it and use it in practical applications.
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| RGIS606 - Database Management Systems |
(2 credit hours) |
This course provides a background about Data Base Management System (DBMS) as an integral and essential part of GIS. The course presents data models, DB languages, normalization, views, implementation and the relational, hierarchical, and network approaches to database management systems.
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| RGIS607 - Sem. on Mang. issues in RS&GIS |
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This course focuses on the issues encountered in the management of a remote sensing and GIS projects. It discusses topics such as open GIS, social, legal, economic, and standardization issues related to remote sensing and GIS. Students are encouraged to relate issues raised in this course to their research project and are asked to present their approach, findings and issues to their classmates.
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| RGIS610 - Spatial Data Collection |
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This course introduces methods of field data collection in a manner suitable for spatial analysis. It focuses on the collection and acquisition of remote sensing data and on surveying using Global Positioning System (GPS). Topics covered by the course will also include preparation of data for conversion to a digital format, map generation from surveying field data, accuracy, and quality of spatial data. This course has lab component where students collect data in the field and integrate it in a GIS application.
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| RGIS611 - Advanced Remote Sensing |
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This course provides the students with theoretical and practical aspects of biophysical?quantitative remote sensing. The course covers a set of practical environmental applications of remote sensing that include: vegetation monitoring and biomass inventory, water monitoring and bathymetry, hydrology and meteorology. This course has a lab component where students complete mini-projects related to the topics of the course.
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| RGIS612 - Satellite Positioning |
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This course provides theoretical and practical training in satellite positioning. It covers the topics of satellite geodesy, reference frames, coordinate transformations, GPS precise, static and real-time positioning, reductions to local datum and mathematical models. This course has a practical component where student acquire, process and use GPS data.
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| RGIS613 - Software Engineering for GIS |
(2 credit hours) |
This course presents the methods used in software system design, development, and maintenance. It covers topics such as: formal models of structured programming and program correctness, software engineering methods and tools, functional and object-oriented design, software documentation, version tracking and testing. This course has a hands-on component.
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| RGIS614 - Selected Topics |
(2 credit hours) |
Selected topics may be pursued in the forum of individually supervised projects linked to studies in postgraduate programs offered at the UAEU. This course is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge on the applications of remote sensing or GIS in their area of specialization. Topics covered must not be covered by other courses in the program and are selected at the beginning of the semester. Examples of suitable topics: developing a GIS application for utilities (water, gas, electricity), transportation (fleet management, finding the best route, monitoring of transportation network), or applying remote sensing for coastal monitoring.
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| RGIS615 - Project Management |
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The course provides students with the skills essential for project success in today?s GIS business environment. It presents a streamlined, best-practices approach to planning and managing remote sensing and GIS projects of any size. The course focuses on better management of people, tools, and processes to accomplish a GIS project within time, budget, and according to specifications.
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| RGIS616 - Transport Applications of GIS |
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This course explores the spatial aspects of regional transportation systems including the description of network structure and flows. Topics include Introduction to models for analyzing multi-modal transportation flows and congestion over urban road and transit networks. These models include trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, and trip assignment and routing algorithms. Applications are developed in a Geographical Information Systems environment. Models are extended to urban land use, spatial safety analysis, pavement management system and air quality applications.
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| RGIS617 - Urban and Environmental Appl. |
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This course focuses on the application of remote sensing and GIS techniques to solving real-world urban and environmental problems. Applications discussed in the course include analyses of urban and suburban landscapes, land use and land cover, vegetation and forestry, biodiversity and ecology, water and water quality control, soils and minerals, geology and geomorphology or similar topics.
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| RGIS618 - Remote Sensing And GIS for Pet |
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This course presents the different uses of remote sensing and GIS in the oil industry. It reviews the different types of remote sensing data types and details their uses in oil exploration. It explores algorithms for spatial analysis and 3D modeling in GIS and discusses their use in exploration, extraction and distribution of oil.
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| RGIS620 - Capstone |
(4 credit hours) |
Students who opt for the ?non-thesis? track must register for this course in the last semester of their study plan. The student must complete a remote sensing and/or GIS related project including defining requirements, methodology, implementation, and presenting results. An advisor guides the student throughout the semester. The student is required to produce a project report and to present his work to an examining committee that grades it.
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| RGIS630 - Thesis |
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Students who opt for the ?thesis? track must register for this course in the last 2 semesters of their study plan. The student must complete a remote sensing and/or GIS related research study or project that culminates in writing a dissertation. An advisor guides the student throughout the semester. The student is required to defend his work in front of an examining committee that includes an external reviewer
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