Applied Geoinformation in Environmental Management

Course Description

Objectives

The course aims to offer a deeper knowledge and technical skills to the students  on the use of all the spectrum of geoinformation technologies and of their practical applications in managing the physical and manmade environment.

Content

The module includes the following units: geoinformation in managing the physical, agricultural environment, urban/ manmade environment, ocean and coastal environment, geoinformation in biotic and abiotic hazards management, geoinformation in planetary science, geoinformation-based operational products in environmental management.

Teaching & Assessment

Teaching includes both lectures and practical exercises, for 13 weeks, 3hours/week. Assessment criteria are announced at the start of the semester.