Geomorphic Change Detection

Overview

Workshop Classroom: LSB 225A

Join us to learn the latest version of the GCD Software, meet the GCD development team and take your data further in the first public GCD Workshop in two years. Over five days you will be taught change detection fundamentals as well a deep dive into the new features of the completely overhauled GCD 7 software. 

Existing GCD users are encouraged to bring their own topographic data. Project-based sessions are scheduled during which the instruction team will be available to answer questions and help take your GCD use to the next level. Example datasets will be provided for new GCD users.

WATS 6850 / CEWA 6850 Course Web Page

Course Description

Primary Learning Outcomes

1. A comprehensive overview of the theory underpinning geomorphic change detection.
2. The fundamental background necessary to design effective repeat topographic monitoring campaigns and distinguish geomorphic changes from noise (with particular focus on restoration applications).
3. Methods for interpreting and segregating morphological sediment budgets quantitatively in terms of both geomorphic processes and changes in physical habitat
4. Hands-on instruction on use of the new GCD 7 software through group-led and self-paced exercises. 
5. An opportunity to interact with experts on geomorphic monitoring and the GCD software developers during sessions where you we can help you with your own data.

Date & Times

Pre-workshop:

• 1 Day Pre-Workshop (April 29): 9:00 - 5:00 - Topographic Surveying to Support Geomorphic Change Detection

This GCD worskhop will span four days from April 30th to May 3rd 2019.

• Day 1 (April 30): 9:00 - 5:00 - Principles of Change Detection 
• Day 2: 9:00 - 5:00 - Applications of Change Detection 
• Day 3: 2:00 - 5:00 - Student Projects (Morning: Time for students to do their projects) 
• Day 4 (May 3rd): 10:00 - 2:00 - Advanced Error Modelling 

For those with extensive experience in topographic surveying, they can opt out of Day 1 and just attend Days 2-5.

Course Materials

All course materials will be posted on CANVAS at the beginning of the course.

Access the Geomorphic Change Detection Softward website for downloads, software help, and general information about the GCD software. 

Reccomended Readings For Geomorphic Change Detection

Logistics

Driving and Parking Information

If you are driving to Logan, you can park in the Parking Terrace for $10/day (free if staying at University Inn). If you prefer you can buy a visitors parking pass for $7 a day and they will assign you a parking lot to park in. Parking passes can be bought after 7:30 am at the visitors information center, or at the Parking office (800 East and about 1250 North).

Air Travel

The nearest airport is Salt Lake International, about 90 minutes from the University. To get to Logan, you can either rent a car or take an airport shuttle. You can also rent a car at the Salt Lake International Airport.

Lodging

There are several lodging options in Logan, including motels from low to mid price range and on-campus dorms. For convenience to the course, we recommend The University Inn, as it is part of Utah State University’s campus and located a few 100 yards from the USU Natural Resources Bld, where the course will take place. Please call directly rather than reserve online. Let them know you are with the Wetland Ecology and Management workshop group. We have reserved a block of rooms for the course. Room reservations can be made through Event Services at the USU campus. You may reach them at (435) 797-0423 or eventservices@usu.edu.

Registration Info

If you are a current Utah State University student, you can register for these as normal graduate courses using Banner. This course is not currently offered to non-USU students.

Registration Deadlines

Registration for the 2019 Geomorphic Change Detection will be open until April 15, 2019.

Course Registration Fee For Non-USU Participants

The majority of participants in our workshops and courses are professionals, academics and researchers from outside Utah State University. These participants do not pay a normal tuition fee, but instead pay a course registration fee and register through the link on this page.

"Geomorphic Change Detection" Course Registration: $1650 (EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: the first 15 to register early (prior to February 28) will save $300 off the regular 4-day registration cost. USE promotional code "earlybirdcd" when registering.   

Our workshop fees are based solely on recovering our costs for facility rental, field trips, course materials, course meals, instructor travel and incidental expenses. We cap total enrollment of our workshops at 25 participants to ensure effective instruction. If after the registration deadline space is available, we occasionally offer student scholarships for those experiencing financial hardship and for whom the course fee would make it impossible to participate. These scholarships only cover partial registration (to be determined based on availability of funds) and do not cover travel or lodging expenses.

Full payment of workshop fees is required to hold your place in the course. You can register at any time, but your place in the course is only guaranteed after payment is received.  Course fees are due three weeks prior to the course. We accept check, purchase orders, or credit card payments processed through Eventbrite. 

Checks should be payable to Utah State University Restoration Program and mailed to:

• Gary O'Brien, Restoration Program Coordinator
• Watershed Sciences Department
• 5210 Old Main Hill
• Logan, UT 84322

Cancellation Policy

• In the event of course cancellation due to inability to fill the quota of 15 participants, USU will fully refund the course fee or allow you to transfer that fee toward another workshop or course. No additional losses will be covered.
• Where entry to a course is by quota, and withdrawal from the course occurs before the course commences, consideration of a refund will only be made when it is possible to re-allocate the vacancy to another applicant.
• Where withdrawal from a course is prior to the commencement of the course, an amount equal to 20% of the course fee will be kept by USU
• Where withdrawal is made after the date of commencement of the course, no refund will be made.
• Utah State University reserves the right to alter any of the arrangements for the course either before or during the program, to cancel or terminate the course or refuse any enrollment.

Audit Policy

These courses and workshops are very popular and often over-subscribed. Preference goes to registered students and paying participants. Registration generally closes two to three weeks before the course start date. We then consider any scholarship applications. If we have not reached our 25 participant cap, we then consider applicants wishing to audit. We follow the USU audit policy, which allows USU Students, USU Employees and Senior Citizens to register to audit a course. Non-USU students can apply for 'Audit-Only Admission' to USU to become a student (view instructions), for $10. Note, that the normal tuition and fees per credit apply. Sit-Ins are not allowed.

Instructors

Professor

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North Arrow Researcher

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North Arrow Researcher