Environmental Science 270

Regular university classes run from Aug. 30, 2024 to Dec. 6, 2024
Regular deadline to add/drop: Sep. 6, 2024 12:00pm  
Regular last day to withdraw: Nov. 22, 2024  

Environmental Science 270 ENSC270
Introduction to GIS and the Digital Earth 3 (1-0-2-0-0)

An introduction to geospatial data and Geographic Information Systems. The course covers creation, analysis, and visualization of geolocated data that can enhance our understanding of the world and help us make decisions informed by spatially distributed information. Practical skills with the Geographic Information Systems 'GIS' software to encode, manipulate and store digital geospatial data, create dynamic maps with satellite imagery and machine learning, understand global navigation satellite systems like GPS, and use ecological and population-based data in spatial analyses.

Prerequisites: 2nd year standing required
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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