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Geography Department of Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA.

Courses I Teach at the Geography Department

An explanation of the basic Patterns of physical environment and relationship of human patterns to them: ( Mode/Area Social Scientific)

GEOG 256:   Maps and Map Reading

Explanation of concepts and practical exercises in the use and interpretation of a variety of maps. Emphasis is placed on the Topographic map. Map sources are discussed. ( Mode/Area Social Scientific)

Explanation of concepts and practical exercises in the use and interpretation of aerial photographs.

GEOG 378    GIS Applications in Resource Management Lab

Practical exercises involving GIS applications to environmental and resource management. Arc View/Spatial Analyst is the GIS Software adopted for all labs.

Discussion of issues in environmental protection, preservation and conservation. Topics includes; global population, global warming, air and water quality and management, waste management and wilderness areas. A single field trip may be required. 

GEOG 466:    Remote Sensing of the Environment

The course is designed to introduce students to the techniques of remote sensing measurements of environmental parameters from aircraft and satellite platforms. There is a laboratory component which is computer-based and will include an orientation to digital data, image interpretation, image preprocessing (radiometric & geometric), image enhancement, image classification, change detection and case studies of remote sensing applications.