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GIS Applications in Geography and Environmental Geography

Course Description: This course covers the various uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in geography and environmental studies. It addresses identifying types of geographic data, methods for organizing data into databases, data entry and processing, and map creation and cartographic representation. It aims to enable students to employ GIS tools and techniques for scientifically and systematically analyzing geographic and environmental problems, building spatial databases, performing advanced spatial analyses, and deriving indicators to support decision-making in environmental planning and sustainable development.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

• Enhance awareness of modern concepts and trends in Geographic Information Systems.
Development of skills in handling spatial information systems.
• Developing capabilities in using Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Training on collecting and analyzing natural environmental data.
Acquiring scientific capabilities and technical skills needed to discover and analyze environmental problems.
• Developing the capacity to solve natural environment problems using modeling and simulation.

Course outputs :

The student solidifies understanding of modern principles and concepts in Geographic Information Systems.
. The student accurately explains the methods of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to solve environmental problems.
The student deeply identifies environmental geospatial data types and their organization methods in databases.
The student appropriately applies the method of entering, processing, and analyzing geographical data in environmental planning.
The student accurately creates derived maps and models.
The student is learning cartographic representation. Using various devices and software
Commitment to integrity and scientific research ethics in writing research projects
The student participates in group work to develop the skill of expressing opinions and accepting others' opinions.
The student takes the initiative to carry out research projects.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-30

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