ERST 202
Environmental Analysis with Geographic Information Systems
Course overview
Learn how Geographic Information Systems are used in spatial analysis, planning for land use, design and decision-making, then turned into cartographic representations.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 1 2025 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $1,004.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Describe both the raster and vector data models in Geographic Information Systems.
- Be able to coherently solve spatial problems and competently apply spatial analysis techniques to the raster and vector models.
- Recognise the value data quality brings to Geographic Information Systems.
- Be proficient with the ArcGIS software suite.
- Apply Geographic Information Systems skills to a discipline-specific integrated project.
- Build your basic cartographic skills.
- Incorporate GPS and Remote Sensing data into your Geographic Information Systems analysis.
- Build your ability to solve Geographic Information Systems analysis problems.
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