GDRR 524 - Geoinformation Science Applications
This course discusses the application of the latest geoinformation science to the solution of complex issues across multidisciplinary geophysical fields and societal needs for disaster risk reduction.
Contact Hours
56 hours
1 meeting per week 4 hours per meeting
14 weeks
Course Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:
- CLO 1: Discuss the domain of geoinformation science and technologies.
- CLO 2: Discuss the various applications of Geoinformation Science in geology, meteorology, seismology, oceanography, geopolitics, urban and rural settlement, and safety and health.
- CLO 3: Apply the analytical methods, and conceptual foundations of geoinformation science.
References
Call Number | Description |
EL 910.285 C36243 2016 | Chang, Kang-Tsung. Introduction to geographic information systems. Eighth edition. |
GC 526 C849 2010 | Crampton, Jeremy W. Mapping : a critical introduction to cartography and GIS. Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, c2010. |
Wiley ebook | Longley, P. A. Geographic information science and systems. 2015 |
Wiley ebook | Pearlson, K. E. Managing and using information systems: a strategic approach. 2017. |
Wiley ebook | Stahl, D. Healthy and safety in emergency management and response. 2020. |