UWA PLUS

GIS and Remote Sensing in a Changing World

This micro-credential explores Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing methods through real-world scenarios. Participants will explore impactful applications, such as the use of time series satellite data in measuring climate change impacts, or blue carbon hotspots. After completion, participants will be better prepared to apply GIS and remote sensing to environmental scenarios. These skills can be integrated into various aspects of environmental analysis and change assessment.

Delivery mode
Online
Start date
28 February 2022
Duration
12 weeks
Effort
150 hours
Cost
$990 inc. GST
Critical information summary
ENVTM5050 GIS and Remote Sensing in a Changing World (PDF 98KB)
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What you'll learn

Understand the complexities of spatial data.

Apply GIS and remote sensing to a real-world environmental scenario.

Communicate the geoprocessing method and environmental assessment in written and visual formats.

Notebook and a workspace 

Why study this course?

  • Apply GIS and remote sensing data to environmental monitoring.
  • Understand the complexities of spatial data, including recognising different types of spatial data, and applying correct projections and transformations to spatial data.
  • Develop a geoprocessing model that uses spatial data and multiple spatial techniques to evaluate environmental questions.
  • Communicate the geoprocessing method and environmental assessment in written and visual formats.

Who should study this course

People who want to apply GIS and remote sensing to environmental monitoring and and change assessments.

Prospective students in Master of Agricultural Economics, Master of Agricultural Science, Master of Biotechnology and Master of Environmental Science.

How does it work?

Participants will complete practical exercises and a report with written and visual components.

What's next after this course?

Future study
Students who complete this micro-credential can apply for advanced standing if they subsequently apply for a Master of Agricultural Economics, Master of Agricultural Science, Master of Biotechnology or Master of Environmental Science.
Career outcomes
Positions requiring the use of GIS and remote sensing, or environmental monitoring and change assessments.

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Who you'll learn from

Sharyn Hickey 

Dr Sharyn Hickey

Dr Sharyn Hickey’s research interests focus on geographical elements of environmental systems, and how spatial and temporal models can examine environmental change and the drivers of change.