Geomatics

Description

This course will teach the fundamentals of GPS, GIS and Remote Sensing. The main aim is to enable the student to be proficient in the creation of digital maps by the familiarisation of basic GIS techniques.

Simple spatial analysis is considered towards the end of the course to educate students to the potential analyses suitable for dissertation topics. 

Assessment

  • Project and examination

Key skills

This module is about providing a core skill (GIS) demanded by most employers who recruit graduates in the environmental sector.