IST 885 - Introduction to Multisensor Data Fusion

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 546716

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

Course Description

Understanding the concepts, techniques, and issues surrounding the fusion of information from multiple sensors and sources of data.

Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

Tuition Charge	$2,475.00
Info Tech Fee	$127.00
Total	$2,602.00

Remarks

This course is developed to meet two needs: (1) it is a required course in the Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Geospatial Intelligence and (2) it is a prescribed course in the IADS option of the College of Information Sciences and Technology Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences program. Group work is required in this course.  

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Material Requirements

Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.

Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Additional required materials will be available online and via electronic reserve.				Students Choice
Mathematical Techniques in Multisensor Data Fusion	2nd	Hall and McMullen	9781580533355	MBS

Technical Requirements

Requires: Standard World Campus computer tech specs are assumed for this course. A Webcam, mic, or camera is required for use with Adobe Connect for virtual office hours, to interact with classmates at a distance, and for presentations.

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Software Requirements

Requires: Standard computer access and use are assumed for this course including: access to the web, utilization of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint software; It would be useful but not required for the student to have access to the bibliographic data base software, Endnote; this software is available at nominal costs to Penn State students via the student computer store (see http://computerstore.psu.edu/). Additional software may be required to complete assignments. Your instructor will notify you of these additional software requirements.

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