Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course, the student will have a deep understanding of the physical principles of optical remote sensing. The student will be able to calculate radiometric concepts related to it and will be familiar with physically-based remote sensing models. The student will understand measurements, preprocessing, and interpretation methods for hyperspectral data. Additionally, the student will be able to use cloud computing to analyze satellite data and will be familiar with scientific research literature in remote sensing.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 15.04.2025 - 05.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Miina Rautiainen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course provides an overview of the physical background of optical remote sensing by examining radiometric concepts, hyperspectral measurements, and physical modeling from different perspectives. Additionally, the course introduces cloud computing in the interpretation of satellite data and remote sensing research. It also includes practice in presentation skills and discussions on current remote sensing themes in small groups.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments and exam. All students must be present in the first lecture.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and independent study 52 h, assignments and seminar presentation 75 h, exam 6 h.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring V