. This course introduces basic concepts and fundamentals of remote sensing, data processing, and the global positioning system (GPS). The principles and processes of orthophotography, LiDAR, sonar, thermography, and radio direction finding/analysis will be reviewed and examined. Additionally, students will be trained to use GIS tools to perform object and pixel-based recognition, and perform stockpile volume/mass analysis. *GI S2040, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 hrs., 3 crs. (O ffered spring). This course teaches fundamental concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS). It covers basic concepts such as map projections, spatial data models, relational databases, spatial analysis, and visualization of spatially distributed data and phenomena. The applications of GIS are presented. Future issues for GIS and state-of-the-art technology are also discussed. *G IS2040C, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 hrs., 3 crs. . This course teaches fundamental concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS). It covers basic concepts such as basic geographic and cartographic concepts, GIS data accessibility, spatial data structures, basic spatial relationship analysis, and visualization of spatially distributed data and phenomena to solve practical problems. GL Y – GEOLOGY •