GIS for Environmental Management

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENVI 3011
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Course ID
206880
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course, students will learn the background science and application skills in geographic information systems with a special emphasis on environmental management.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in using ArcGIS for spatial data preparation, analysis and visualisation
  • Demonstrate proficiency in vector and raster processing
  • Interrogate how airborne and spaceborne imaging sensors can provide spatial information for environmental management
  • Quantitatively describe the spatial variability of the biophysical environment
  • Demonstrate the use of GIS for independent, critical, and creative environmental research

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Science specialising in Sustainable Georesources