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Quick Facts
- Instructors - This course is taught by a variety of instructors; Dr. Mark Corson, Mr. Steve Handwerk, Dr. Gregory A. Thomas, and Dr. Michael L. Thomas. Please read about the instructors and watch their introductory videos before class. View the Geospatial Class and Registration Calendar to see who is teaching each term.
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Course Structure: Online, 10-12 hours a week for 10 weeks
Overview
A good detective or researcher like Sherlock Holmes knows the fundamental questions that need to be answered to gather facts to solve a problem. So how does geospatial intelligence contribute to answering these questions? While geospatial technology is useful in revealing who, what, when, and where events take place, it is less useful in explaining why events occur. or what response is most appropriate. Students in GEOG 882 will learn that the political, cultural, historical, and economic perspectives of human geography are needed to put GEOINT analyses in context. The course will challenge students to approach their analysis critically, to consider alternative viewpoints and explanations, and to question their own assumptions.
Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) leverages geographic information science and technology (including cartography, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems) with intelligence tradecraft to develop intelligence products that support national security, disaster response, and international relief efforts.
GEOG 882 is a required course in the Certificate Program in Geospatial Intelligence as well as the Geospatial Intelligence option in the Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security and the Master of GIS.
Learn more about GEOG 882, Geographic Foundations of Geospatial Intelligence (1min, 9 sec)
Want to join us? Students who register for this Penn State course gain access to assignments and instructor feedback and earn academic credit. For more information, visit Penn State's Online Geospatial Education Program website. Official course descriptions and curricular details can be reviewed in the University Bulletin.
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