Unit Code: ENS708

Unit Name: Geographic Information Systems (Compulsory)

Description: This course aims to introduce the concept, overview and focuses on the application of remote sensing and GIS in environmental and natural resource management. It seeks to give students an understanding of the key principles of remote sensing and GIS and a practical understanding of the application of remote sensing and GIS for visualization and analysis through both theoretical and practical activities. Additionally, students will get a functional understanding of at least one GIS software package. Topics include: data capturing techniques, spatial data and data models, cartographic techniques, GIS design, implementation and the issues associated with managing a GIS project.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1