Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies (GEOM1000)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Incompatible
ENVM1504 or GEOM1960
Assessment methods
Assessment, Practical exercises and Examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course develops fundamental quantitative, statistical and spatial thinking skills for geographers, geologists, planners, and environmental scientists and managers to underpin understanding and management of our natural and built environments and human activities. It draws from practical examples to enable students to appreciate the nature of spatial data collected from primary and secondary sources and to make informed decisions through scientific analysis of data and information. Emphases are on when and why the various data analysis techniques should be applied, how analytical procedures are conducted and the interpretation of results. Computers and data analysis software will be used.