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Environmental Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing - ENVS853

This unit builds on the basic GIS skills introduced in ENVS808 and includes advanced GIS concepts and principles of remote sensing. Topics include: analysis of landscape and environmental variables, GIS modelling, geostatistics, remote sensing techniques and a range of case studies. Practical sessions include techniques for spatial data collection, data management, modelling, terrain products generation, and image processing. This unit is designed to provide students with skills that enhance their educational experience and work-readiness in the field of spatial information science. The GIS software used is ArcGIS. Students enrolling in this unit must have access to a computer with the Windows operating system. Mac or Linux system will not be supported.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus sessions: None)

Staff Contact(s): Dr Michael Chang
Prerequisites:

GEOS801 or GEOS810 or ENVE810 or ENV808 or ENVS808 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ENVE853, GEOS853
Unit Designation(s):

Science

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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