GDS 271Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Environment
Subject: Geospatial Data Science

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Remote sensing of the Earth's systems (atmosphere, land, and oceans) is introduced. The course covers the principles, physics, sensor technology, processing, and applications of remote sensing in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Prerequisites

Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - GDS181 - Designing Effective Maps (0.50)
  - GDS187 - Geospatial Data Science (0.50)
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - GEOG181
  - GEOG187

Antirequisites

Not completed any of the following:
- GEOG271

Leads to

GDS 371

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	7816	98 / 112	Th 08:30–10:20
LAB 102	7818	24 / 28	T 08:30–10:20
LAB 103	7819	27 / 28	T 16:30–18:20
LAB 104	7821	27 / 28	F 10:30–12:20
LAB 105	7822	20 / 28	F 12:30–14:20

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Calendar versions

Undergraduate Calendar

2026–27 (shown here)
2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar