College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Math, Science, and Engineering
2.
Course ID and Number: NR 58
3.
Course Title: Introduction to Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): FOR, NR
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):FOR.CA.Foresty
Technology; FOR.AS.Forest Technology; FOR.AS.Forest Technology - Transfer
option
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
Course update, class size changed to reflect SAF accreditation standards.
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
aerial photos, map covers
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Dr. Tim Baker and Bill Hiney
Division Chair: Tony Sartori
Yes
Tel. Ext. 4348
Date: 2/29/2008
Review Date: 3/4/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 5/6/08
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 3/14/08
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
Measurement of land areas,
boundaries, elevations, and
tree heights from aerial
photographs. Includes the
practices and principles of
interpreting aerial
photographs, with emphasis
on forest typing, mapping, and
inventory. Remote Sensing
principles and images will be
introduced with an emphasis
on interpretation and
classification.
An introduction to the
interpretation and use of aerial
photographs, electronically
generated imagery, and remotesensing data. Students will learn
the theory and practice of
gathering and examining remotesensing data, the classification of
land areas, and the measurement
of ground-based objects from
aerial photographs.
Select
Select
Recommended
Preparation
FOR 1, Algebra course
ENGL 350, MATH 106
Maximum Class Size
30
25
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
update to course learning
outcomes, concepts and skills
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 2/29/2008
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: NR 58
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: Fall 2008
TOTAL UNITS: 2
TOTAL HOURS: 72
[Lecture Units: 1
[Lecture Hours: 18
Lab Units: 1]
Lab Hours: 54]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 25
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
An introduction to the interpretation and use of aerial photographs, electronically
generated imagery, and remote-sensing data. Students will learn the theory and practice of
gathering and examining remote-sensing data, the classification of land areas, and the
measurement of ground-based objects from aerial photographs.
Special notes or advisories:
Field trips are required; the College does not provide transportation.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
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No
Yes
Course(s): ENGL 350; MATH 106
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students will have difficulty with the reading and with the mathematics associated with
measurements from aerial photos without adequate preparation.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Use stereoscopy to determine heights, elevations and topography of ground-based
structures.
2. Develop cover-type maps based on interpretation of aerial photographs.
3. Calculate flight elevations, paths, exposures and other photographic techniques.
4. Calculate scales, distances and ground areas from aerial photos and remote-sensing
data.
5. Describe appropriate use of different wavelengths from remote-sensing data to
determine cover and forest health.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Parallax and stereoscopy.
2. Wavelengths and filters in gathering remote-sensing data.
3. Flight paths and photographic techniques.
4. Relationship of remote-sensing data to ground and foliage conditions.
5. Scales and topographic features from 3-dimensional views in aerial photographs.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Stereoscopy of aerial photographs.
2. Obtaining measurements from aerial photographs.
3. Developing cover-type maps from aerial photographs.
4. Determining forest health from false-infrared wavelengths in remotely-sensed data.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Listening to lectures on the theory and principles of photogrammetry and remote
sensing.
2. Participating in discussions on the use of aerial photos and remote-sensing in land
management.
3. Conducting laboratory exercises in gathering measurements and interpreting aerial
photographs.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
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Representative assessment tasks:
1. Quizzes.
2. Practical exams.
3. Mapping projects.
Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
1. Comprehensive final exam.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Paul
R. Wolf
Author Robert
Title
Elements of Photogrammetry with Applications in GIS
H. Arnold
Title
Date
2000
Interpretation of Airphotos and Remotely Sensed Imagery
Date
2004
Author Avery
& Berlin
Title
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Airphoto Interpretation
Date
1992
Author David
Date
P. Paine and James D. Kiser
Title
Aerial Photography and Image Interpretation
2003
Other Appropriate Readings:
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1. FOR 216, HSU
2.
,
(Campus)
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER NR-58
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: SCI Science
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: NR
17. Recommended Prep: ENGL-350 and MATH 106
Course No: 58
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 25
4. Min/Maximum Units: 2.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: C Clearly Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intro Photo & Remote Sensing
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Introduction to Photogrammetry
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
and Remote Sensing
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
10. National ID
(CIP):
03.0101
26. Billing Method: T-Term
11. Local ID
(TOPS):
011500
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills

Level Two Work Experience:
28. Billing Credits: 2.0
29. Purpose: I Occupational Ed
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
30. Articulation No.

Level Three:
(CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
31. Articulation Seq.
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
(course number).
13. Instructional Method: LL Lecture/Lab
14. Lec TLUs: 1.5 Contact Hours: 18
Lab TLUs: 3.0 Contact Hours: 54
Lecture/Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 3/14/08
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Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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(course