GES 381:
​Remote Sensing

GES 433:
Sustainability, Land Use, and Natural Resources
This course includes interpretation of imagery, such as aerial photos, b/w IR, color IR, Radar, Thermal IR and various satellite system images. Special emphasis is given to acquisition of data through the use of photogrammetric techniques and visual interpretation. Topical applications include forestry, urbanization, geology and landforms, water resources, agriculture and land use. The course usually includes a one-hour aerial flight project.

Prerequisite: GES 102 or GES 110 or GES 120 or GES 286
​Credits: 4
This seminar class will examine the theory and practice of sustainability as applied to renewable natural resources. Examples and case studies will be drawn from the land-use systems involved with agriculture, forestry, fisheries, recreation and nature conservation. This will be done in an international context, comparing and contrasting sustainability issues in developed and developing countries.

Prerequisite: GES 307 or GES 308 or GES 310 or GES 311 or GES 313 or GES 314 or GES 319 or GES 326 or GES 327 or GES 328 or GES 329 or GES 330 or GES 341 or GES 342 or GES 363
​Credits: 4

GES 386/686:
​Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

An overview of the essential characteristics, development and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will become familiar with the specialized concepts and methods related to the compilation and manipulation of spatial data, and they will apply those concepts and methods in a laboratory setting.

Prerequisite: GES 286
​Credits: 4

GES 307:
Conservation Biology

This course focuses on the biology that underlies conservation problems and the challenges we face as a society. This course will introduce some of the literature, controversies, and promising methodologies used in Conservation Biology. Objectivity and sound research design are essential for scientific progress, thus a major emphasis will be on carefully evaluating each issue in a rigorous, scientific context. Specific goals of the course are: 1) To introduce the principal concepts and methodologies of Conservation Biology, 2) To enrich understanding of the scientific contributions necessary for solving conservation problems, 3) To foster understanding of the process of science in general, and as applied in conservation contexts, 4) To further develop analytical and communication skills, thereby improving the ability to contribute to creating solutions. Classes will consist of lectures and discussion on particular issues and readings.

Prerequisite: BIOL 141
Credits: 3
All classes taught at UMBC. Course descriptions taken from UMBC Course Catalog.