GEP3161 GIS for Environmental Management

Aim of the module

This module provides geospatial techniques and skills  applied to assessment of environmental management issues and environmental effects. This is achieved through the introduction of analytical methods and spatial modelling of environmental effects/factors.

Learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

• Understand and explain the use of GIS for environmental management and monitoring 
• Define the kind of spatial data needed for research/applications related to environmental management
• Understand the steps for the development of (spatial) database and information system for environmental management
• Develop spatial models related to environmental management