Environmental Science 410 - Environmental Spatial Analysis

Institution:

Allegheny College

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Description:

Spatial perspectives in environmental problem solving. Students in this class will learn to think spatially, understand the fundamental concepts in spatial analysis, and gain a solid basis for environmental analysis. Topics include map interpretation, map design, map projections, spatial data structure, coordinate systems, geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial statistics, and spatial analysis. Sources of spatial information include maps, air photos, satellite imagery, global position systems, and census information. Students will learn to interpret, analyze, and model physical and social aspects of our world for application to understanding environmental problems. Emphasis is on appropriate use, limitations, quantitative spatial analysis and interpretation for environmental applications. Prerequisites: Environmental Science 110, Environmental Science 210 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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