- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Examines current satellite image acquisition systems, image display, image enhancement, image classification, and remote sensing applications in GIS. Digital image processing and analysis techniques are studied in theory and in practice using digital image processing software.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$846.61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student should be able to:
- Interpret remotely sensed images by using image analysis software for visual display and image enhancement.
- Describe the electromagnetic spectrum and understand the ways electromagnetic radiation interacts with matter.
- Communicate the difference between spatial, spectral, temporal, and radiometric resolution and determine optimal resolutions for applications and/or problems.
- Describe various scanning systems used in remote sensing.
- Work with histograms to effectively enhance images.
- Classify images using various classification methods.
- Understand the concepts of atmospheric windows with respect to scatter and absorption.
- Discuss passive and active remote sensing and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each for applications.
- Perform basic image processing techniques.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
GIS Remote Sensing (GIST 8118) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Full-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Advanced Diploma Part-time
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of GIST 8118 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 34248
Dates
Thu Sep 12 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 34248
- Domestic fees $846.61
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Kim Hopkins
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most online courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of GIST 8118 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 71724
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 71724
- Domestic fees $846.61
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Kim Hopkins
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- For more information about online courses at BCIT, please visit: www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml Students must check your my.bcit.ca e-mail account for start-up instructions sent upon registration of this course. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 4-6 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Most online courses require a textbook. You can search for your course textbook at : www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/ If no textbook is listed, course material will be provided via e-mail.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.