ENVR 4853 - Environmental and Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems

3 unit(s)

(Same as: GEOG 4853) Concepts and applications of environmental and natural resource geographic information systems; environmental and natural resources data types, collection, analysis, and output using GIS applications; problem solving, such as species habitat mapping, watershed modeling, and conservation planning.

Prerequisites: GEOG 4750 or consent of instructor.

Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List

Describe how GIS can be used to address environmental and natural resources questions. (PLO 1)
Identify and acquire sources of publicly available spatial datasets relevant to current environmental and natural resources issues. (PLO 1)
Customize data and perform various types of environmental analysis using standard GIS software. (PLO 1 & 3)
Design and conduct a work flow using spatial analyst and other GIS tools to address specific environmental and natural resources questions. (PLO 1 & 4)
Present results of analysis in a professional format such as maps and tables. (PLO 5)

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