SLE332 - Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Scientists
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB331 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Must be enrolled in S320, S393, S398 |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE239 or SLE226 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour online class per week, 6 x 2 hour practicals per trimester. |
Content
The principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application to environmental science will be described. The unit will cover spatial data types and their collection, data manipulation and integration, spatial analysis and display. Student will complete practical exercises to achieve basic competency in widely used GIS software. They will then apply their knowledge and skills in GIS to address a real environmental issue or question.
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