Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates - ENVS808
This unit provides students with a comprehensive introduction to geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing. Students will learn core concepts and develop advanced technical skills in data acquisition and management, mapping and spatial sampling and analysis. Students are provided training using the latest commercially available geospatial software. ENVS808 covers the application of geographic information science across a range of disciplines, including environmental science and management, physical and human geography, urban and environmental planning and biodiversity conservation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus sessions: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Joseph (Maina) Mbui |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MEnv or MSc or GradDipEnv or GradCertEnv or MEnvEd or MEnvMgt or MEnvPlan or MPlan or MEnvStud or MSusDev or MWldMgt or MMarScMgt or MInfoTech or GradDipSusDev or GradCertSusDev or GradCertSIA or GradDipSIA or MConsBiol or GradDipConsBiol or PGDipSc in Biodiversity Conservation |
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| NCCW(s): | ENV808, ENVE810, GEOS801, GEOS810 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environmental Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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