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Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates - ENV808
Many professionals in the broad areas of environmental science, management and planning use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to analyse and map spatial information. This unit is an introductory GIS unit for postgraduates. It is designed for the students who have not previously undertaken the ENV264 Geographic Information Systems or its equivalent. It covers the underlying concepts of GIS, applications, the use of commercial GIS software, and will develop for students a GIS skills set. The practical program focuses on the basics of GIS analysis methods and map creation. The GIS software used is ArcGIS. Students enrolling in this unit must have access to a computer with the Windows operating systems. Mac or Linux system will not be supported.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 12 May) D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Michael Chang |
| Prerequisites: |
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | ENVE810, GEOS801, GEOS810 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environment and Geography Faculty of Science |
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