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GISC_O - 480: Practical Applications in GIS

GISC_O 480 (3) Practical Applications in GIS

Application of GIS principles and tools in a problem solving context. Case studies are used as the basis for student projects, emphasising data sourcing, data analysis, decision-support, and project management skills. Laboratory and term projects require ArcGIS. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: GISC_O 381.


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