Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Scientists and environmental managers use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and environmental models as tools to examine the natural environment, report on dynamic environmental phenomena, and understand how the environment responds to natural and human factors. This unit provides advanced skills in the use of GIS as a decision support tool for environmental management with a focus on environmental spatial data, as well as advanced environmental modelling and analysis techniques.
This unit covers topics such as 3D terrain development, hydrologic and land use modelling, habitat analysis, land suitability/capability analysis, and the spatial examination of landscape values. To conduct this work, students use program coding and/or 'off the shelf' modelling packages. Laboratory assignments expose students to a range of environmental data as well as requiring them to source their own GIS information and apply analytic techniques demonstrated in lectures. This approach allows students to become independent users of spatial data and methods.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) examine new and emerging geographic information systems and GIS technologies in environmental management; (2) discuss advanced spatial analysis techniques; (3) apply multiple analytic techniques to solve complex environmental problems; and (4) produce model simulations of landscape processes.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) laboratory portfolio and (2) final project. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Bryan Boruff
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofone Unit(s) ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applicationsor Successful completion of
or Unit(s) GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systemsone Unit(s) ENVT5561 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Multifunctional Landscapesor Enrolment in
or Unit(s) ENVT5562 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Coastal Resilience
or Unit(s) ENVT5563 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Waterway Restoration
or Unit(s) ENVT5564 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Contaminated Sites
or Unit(s) ENVT5565 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Sensor Networks62550 Master of Professional Engineering
- Contact hours
- total of 150 hours
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.