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GIS for Environmental Management and Planning

Postgraduate | MUR-EENV303 | 2020

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Navigate the environment with geographical information systems (GIS) using remote sensing tools for planning and management. Consider natural connections between people and the physical environment. Get the big picture about data and analysis.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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GIS for Environmental Management and Planning

About this subject

  • On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:

    1. have an operational familiarity with GIS and remote sensing having worked through several example exercises
    2. use your skill and understanding of the subject to undertake modest projects using GIS and remote sensing.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

  • Software requirements - The latest Idrisi GIS and image processing software. OUA students wishing to use the GIS software will need to purchase a student license copy of the Idrisi software. You can purchase a one-year timed license for the full software including full electronic documentation for US$39. Detail of how to purchase the software is set out on the last page of the unit information and learning guide (on the unit LMS).

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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