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Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental science

EAE5258

Synopsis

The unit provides a practical introduction to the principles, techniques and applications in GIS for environmental problem solving and decision making. It covers a wide range of topics including general nature of spatial data, spatial data quality, georeferencing, raster and vector approaches, spatial data management, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, spatial visualisation, terrain analysis, and GIS applications in land use analysis, hydrology, ecology, geoscience, environmental policy and decision analysis.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Science
Faculty
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (1)

  • First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

  • Earth scienceAdvanced studies electives
  • Environmental securityProgram-specific units