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Introduction to remote sensing and geoinformatics, MOOC, 2025-2026

Open university
smart for good
Date:
1.8.2025 - 30.7.2026
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Environmental and natural sciences
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Independent learning
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
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Learning outcomes: The student will be able to:

  • identify the basic concepts and methods applied in remote sensing and geoinformatics
  • identify different remote sensing data and can handle them using geospatial software
  • understand how remote sensing is utilised in forest research
  • understand the main advantages and restrictions of remote sensing
  • interpret statistical models for the prediction of forest attributes

Contens: Physical fundamentals and basic concepts of remote sensing and basic concepts of geoinformatics. The basic concepts of aerial and satellite imaging, laser scanning and microwave remote sensing. The basics of handling and processing of remote sensing data using geospatial software. Utilisation of remote sensing in forest research.

Study materials: Lecture and exercise notes, available online.


Target group: For those interested in forestry and remote sensing and geoinformatics  

Modes of study: Completion of MOOC course modules (6 x 5 h), exercises (15 h) and independent studying (20 h). Each module consists of theoretical part (video and text contents), practical exercises and an online exam.

Teaching methods: MOOC-online course.

Teacher: Samuli Junttila

The course is available online between Aug 1st, 2025 and July 30th, 2026. The completed MOOC course credits are marked three times a year: in the end of January, May and September. More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study-guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.

This course is an optional course in Basic studies in forest sciences (Metsätieteen perusopintokokonaisuus). Other courses of the basic studies are taught in Finnish.

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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2025-2026.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service or your employer pays for your studies, please contact our student affairs secretary; their contact information is below.

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If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our student affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below.

Registration starts:
2025-08-06 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-06-15 23:59