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LAND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

BSE 301
Course Description

An introduction to land information management through the principles of geospatial technologies and methods for analysis and interpretation of geospatial data. Includes both the basic land surveying technology and advanced remote observation of land resources by airborne and space-based sensors.

Prerequisties
Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.56

-0.14% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.77%

-0.71% from Historical

A Rate
32.26%

-8.99% from Historical

Class Size
31

17.72% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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