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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 geographic information systems (GIS) 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 ENV264 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 Windows operating systems. Mac or Linux systems will not be supported.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Michael Chang |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MA in Human Geography or PGDipArts in Human Geography or PGCertArts in Human Geography or MEnv or PGDipEnv or PGCertEnv or MEnvEd or PGDipEnvEd or PGCertEnvEd or MEnvMgt or MEnvPlan or MEnvSc or MEnvStud or MSusDev or PGDipSusDev or PGCertSusDev or MSc in (Biodiversity Conservation or Remote Sensing and GIS) or PGDipSc in (Biodiversity Conservation or Remote Sensing and GIS) or PGCertSc in (Biodiversity Conservation or Remote Sensing and GIS)or MWldMgt or PGDipWldMgt |
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| NCCW(s): | ENVE810, GEOS801, GEOS810 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environment and Geography Faculty of Science |
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