Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems
Environment
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Lincoln University
Learn how Geographic Information Systems are used in spatial analysis and environmental planning, with a focus on land use, design, decision-making, and their cartographic representation.
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Describe raster and vector data models in GIS
Understand and characterize the two main data models used in GIS.
Apply spatial analysis techniques
Coherently solve spatial problems and competently use spatial analysis in both data models.
Recognise importance of data quality
Understand the role and value of data quality in effective GIS analysis.
What You're Signing Up For
This course offers practical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis, environmental planning, and decision-making. Students gain skills in using both raster and vector data models, performing spatial analysis, ensuring data quality, and working with industry-leading software such as ArcGIS. The course culminates in a discipline-specific project integrating GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing data, as well as foundational techniques in cartography.
Course Content
- Raster and vector data models in GIS
- Spatial analysis techniques
- Land use planning applications
- Cartographic representation
- Data quality in GIS
- ArcGIS software proficiency
- Discipline-specific integrated GIS project
- Cartographic skills development
- Incorporating GPS and Remote Sensing data
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from any level 100 course
A minimum of 75 credit points from any level 200 course
A minimum of 75 credit points from any level 300 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental analysis
GIS
Spatial data analysis
Environmental planning
Future employment opportunities might be
GIS technician
Environmental planner
Spatial analyst
Environmental consultant
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