GIS404 Remote Sensing - Module 3 Learning Objectives - Land Use Land Cover Classification

Topics Covered in Module 3:

• Land Use Land Cover (LULC) Classification
• Definitions of Land Use and Land Cover
• Reasons for LULC Classifications
• LULC Classification Process
• Geographic Extent of Study Classification (or Taxonomic) Scale and System (e.g. LULC types)
• Minimum Mapping Unit (MMU) and Spatial Resolution
• Visual (vs automated) Interpretation of Imagery
• Ground Truthing and Field Sampling
• Urban Imagery Resolution Requirements  (spatial, spectral, temporal)
• Accuracy Assessment
• Project Examples and Change Analysis
• Case Study and Products

Module 3 Learning Objectives:

• Recall the differences between Land Use and Land Cover
• Recall how hierarchical systems are used for Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) classification (e.g. USGS)
• Recall the process for implementing a Land Use and Land Cover classification 
• Recall how different types (e.g. Urban) of LULC classifications have different image requirements (e.g. resolution) as well as Minimum Mapping Units (MMU) 

Module 3 Learning Outcomes:

• Apply recognition elements to Land Use Land Cover (LULC) classification
• Identify various features using aerial photography
• Construct a land use / land cover map

GIS404 Remote Sensing - Module 2 Lab Assignments - Aerial Photography Basics & Visual Interpretation of Aerial Photography

I had made another one using a different method that I like somewhat better, in terms of labelling.

Map depicting layers within a single shapefile for areas of varying degrees of tone and texture.

Map depicting varying features identified from aerial photography based on ancillary cues from the image.

GIS404 Remote Sensing - Module 2 Learning Objectives - Aerial Photography Basics & Visual Interpretation of Aerial Photography

Module 2 Student Learning Outcomes

• Recall the major types of aerial photos/cameras
• Recall the types of films, resolution and products generally produced from aerial photos
• Recall case study examples of the visual interpretation of aerial photos
• Recall how to use various recognition elements to visually interpret aerial photographs
• Interpret the tone and texture of aerial photographs
• Identify land features in an aerial photograph based on several visual attributes
• Compare similar land features in true color and false color infrared (IR) photographs

By the end of this lab, you should be able to:

• Interpret the tone and texture of aerial photographs
• Identify land features in an aerial photograph based on several visual attributes
• Compare similar land features in true color and false color infrared (IR) photographs