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
$881.16
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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 2026
Below is one offering of GIST 8118 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34248
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 34248
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Josh MacDougall
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
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Status
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of GIST 8118 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 71724
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 71724
- $881.16 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Josh MacDougall
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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