Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) equips students with the skills to analyze mapped data and solve complex environmental challenges. It combines geospatial and environmental knowledge to enhance decision-making around natural and urban areas. Graduates will be prepared for careers in fields such as natural resource management, environmental consulting, and geographic information systems.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Bachelor of Applied Science (Professional Honours in Environmental Geospatial Science) addresses the increasing complexity of environmental challenges and the need for highly skilled professionals who can analyze mapped data to adapt to current crises.
It combines geospatial and environmental knowledge to enhance decision-making around places, both natural and urban. Graduates will apply skills in geographical information systems and remote sensing to solve complex problems related to ecosystem management and sustainability.
• Objectives:
• Synthesize theory and contemporary knowledge in environmental geospatial science fields to define problems and solutions.
• Generate solutions to a range of environmental geospatial science problems by applying data collection and analysis techniques.
• Manage the design, documentation, and resourcing of geospatial science solutions across contested environment issues.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program focuses on integrating geospatial and environmental knowledge to make practical recommendations for enhancing decisions around places.
It covers topics such as:
• Environmental impact assessment
• Fundamentals of spatial information
• Environmental geographic information science
• Environmental remote sensing
• Global navigation satellite systems
• Structure:
• The program consists of core units in geospatial science and environmental training.
• Core units include:
• KGA581 Environmental Impact Assessment
• KGG539 Fundamentals of Spatial Information
• KGG540 Environmental Geographic Information Science B
• KGG542 Environmental Remote Sensing A

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in:
• Natural resource management
• Environmental consulting
• Geographic information systems
• Remote sensing
• Spatial data analysis
• Urban planning
• Land use planning
• Emergency management
• Disaster response