Environmental GIS

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Environmental GIS is an introductory course covering the theory and practical skills known as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the context of environmental science, management, and conservation. This class combines geography and computer science to address contemporary environmental challenges using spatial analysis techniques. Students will explore the fundamental concepts of GIS, including spatial data acquisition, manipulation, analysis, and visualization, with a specific focus on environmental applications. They will learn to critically evaluate maps and environmental datasets. They will use QGIS software to analyze data and create maps, plots, and statistics for a range of audiences.