Handbook

This subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis, and aims to equip students with core skills that will enable solving simple geospatial problems. GIS is an emergent technological platform with broad applications across natural and social sciences. It has a critical role in addressing the major challenges facing humanity, including our environmental futures; water, food, and energy security; and population heath. The subject follows a problem-based approach enabling students to apply core geo-analytical skills to solving a series of simple real-world practical problems by working both individually and in groups and using industry standard tools and technologies.