ENVS 360 – Geospatial Analysis for Environmental Science
Course Number and Information
- ENVS 360
- Credits: 3 credits
- Semester: Spring (starting 2024)
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the theories and skills of locating, managing, integrating, analyzing, and visualizing quantitative and geospatial data for environmental scientists. Appropriate application of geospatial and data management tools can be used to explore patterns and relationships in data, seek explanations, and develop solutions to pressing environmental challenges. This course will introduce students to the application of geospatial technologies in environmental science through a framework that emphasizes community engagement and environmental justice.
Course Objectives
- To discuss the role of geospatial skills in environmental science investigations
- To consider ethical and data ownership issues as they apply to environmental datasets
- To evaluate the appropriateness of data sources for specific applications in environmental science
- To apply computational and geospatial techniques in the analysis, and visualization of environmental data