2009 Course Handbook
GEOS853: Environmental Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing
This unit builds on the GIS skills introduced in GEOS801 Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates and GEOS810 GIS Skills in Habitat and Wildlife Management and includes more advanced concepts and practical techniques. Topics include: analysis of landscape and environmental variables; use of remotely sensed data to derive information on land cover; geostatistics; and a range of case studies including catchment hydrology, pollutant distributions and land clearing. Practical sessions include techniques for data collection and management, analysis and communication.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 1-2 May) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Carol Jacobson |
| Prerequisites: | GEOS801 or GEOS810 |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |