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Xiaojun Yang
2000-2024
Teaching Materials
I teach a variety of courses in geographic information science (including remote sensing, GIS, and cartography), and the applications of geospatial techniques in environmental and urban domains. You will find a pdf version of my course syllabi posted here.
GIS5950 GIScience Capstone
GIS4035/5034 Introduction to Remote Sensing
(Offered every Fall semester)
This course introduces remote sensing foundations and the use of remotely sensed data and image interpretation techniques for environmental and urban applications. It specifically covers concepts and foundations of remote sensing, aerial photography (including unmanned aircraft systems or drones & street view imagery) and photogrammetry, visual image interpretation, characteristics of various sensing systems (i.e., multispectral, thermal, hyperspectral, microwave & LIDAR), and an introduction to digital image processing techniques. Through laboratory work, students practice the concepts and techniques learnt in the lectures. More information can be found from the course syllabus for Fall 2021.
GIS5038C Advanced Remote Sensing
(Offered every Spring semester)
This course focuses on computer-based methods for information extraction from remotely sensed data to support geographic inquiries in environmental and urban domains. It comprises three major components: an overview on the remote sensing process and the major remote sensing systems; an in-depth discussion on the major components in digital image processing (including cloud computing infrastructures and artificial intelligence & deep learning); and an introduction to lidar remote sensing, hyperspectral remote sensing, and other advanced Earth observation topics. More information can be found from the course syllabus for Spring 2022.
GIS5305 GIS for Environmental Analysis and Modeling
(Offered every Fall semester)
This course focuses on the GIS principles, methods, and techniques that are relevant to and useful for problem solving in environmental science and management. It consists of four major components: an overview on selected GIS principles, a review on some major techniques or issues for environmental data acquisition and integration; an introduction to environmental analysis and modeling techniques including cell-based modeling, statistical modeling, cartographical modeling, cellular automata, and agent-based modeling; and a discussion on several applied areas as related to landscape ecology (landscape pattern analysis), hydrology (surface analysis, hydrological feature extraction, soil erosion, and non-point source pollution), natural hazards (floods and wildfires), natural resources management (land cover modeling), environmental planning (land suitability analysis and urban growth modeling), among others. More information can be found from the course syllabus for Fall 2021.
GIS5131 Thematic Cartography and Geographic Visualization
(Offered every Spring semester)
This course focuses on the design and implementation of effective visualization of geographic data, phenomena, patterns, and processes. It trains students the skills in creating professional-quality maps and other visual products that are used as a communication product or for data exploration. Students will have a deeper understanding of the theoretical basis that is formed by cartography, visual perception, and communication models. This course is to stimulate students' design sensibilities and train students' critical eye for good design in maps and other visual forms. More information can be found from the course syllabus for Spring 2022.
(Offered every Summer semester)
This is the terminal course for the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science degree (MSGIS) program. It is designated to assess students’ ability to synthesize knowledge and demonstrate skills gained throughout the entire program. Students can take this course by either doing an internship or working on an independent research project. A mixed mode (i.e., research project and internship) might be possible under certain circumstances, and such an option will need to be approved by the course instructor.
I directed the FSU GIScience capstone program from 2008-2016 and am now the course instructor for Summer 2022. Students who are interested in taking this class should pay attention on the information posted here.
Other Courses I Taught or Plan to Teach
GEO5934 Urban Remote Sensing
(Offered in Spring 2012)
GIS4043/5101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
(An introductory level course serving as the foundation for advanced studies in geographic information science; I taught this course for more than 10 times)
GEO5934 Land Use and Land Cover Change
(Offered in Fall 2011)
GEO4941 Internship in Geography
(I no longer serve as the instructor for this course. Students who are interested in taking this ocurse should contact the departmental chair)
GEO5934 Geography of China
(New course under development)
Last update: Monday, September 9, 2024 10:10 PM