NREM 250 - GIS Application in Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management

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Windward Community College

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Catalog Description An overview of geographic information system (GIS) applications in environmental science and natural resource management by examining case histories and completion of a GIS project. Students are also introduced to the basics of integrating the global position system (GPS) and remote sensing (RS) into a GIS to solve problems in environmental science and natural resource management. (4 hrs. lect./lab.) Prerequisite: Credit for GIS 150, equivalent coursework, working knowledge of GIS, or consent of the instructor. Recommended Preparation: BIOL 124, GEOG 101, or similar environmental science coursework. Student Learning Outcomes WCC Associate in Arts: DY Academic Subject Certificate in Bio-Resources and Technology Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To none listed yet Resources Geography Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

windward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 235-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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