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GIS Applications in Natural Resources

Course Description: This course covers Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in various applied fields related to surveying available natural resources, building databases for them, and analyzing that data. The aim is to reach scientific results and recommendations that assist officials and decision-makers in planning for the utilization, maintenance, and preservation of these resources. This includes discussing GIS applications in renewable energy, GIS applications in land and forest management, and GIS applications in water resources. The course also includes a project design by students in natural resource management.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: GEO 261
Objectives of the course :

This course aims to develop the student's ability to work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and various analytical tools in managing and organizing natural resources, and to benefit from, maintain, and conserve them.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 The student recalls Geographic Information Systems and their components. He identifies types of spatial and non-spatial data.
1.2 The student identifies spatial analysis tools.
1.3 The student identifies the different uses of Geographic Information Systems in natural resources.
2.0 Skills
The student compares data types in geographic information systems and produces maps of natural resources.
2.2 Performs statistical operations on natural resources using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
2.3 Runs programs to analyze, utilize, and conserve natural resources.
3.0 Values
3.1 Demonstrates scientific and professional integrity in the study of natural resources.
3.2 The student can self-learn modern software for the study of natural resources.
3.3 The student collaborates with peers to solve environmental problems using Geographic Information Systems.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-26

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