MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Informatics (Geographical Information Systems with Sustainable Management of Natural Resources)

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University of Leicester

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• Objectives
  To provide students with a multi-disciplinary education and training in geographical information systems in the context of environmental science, enabling them to gain employment in public/private agencies/businesses that deal with the sustainable management of natural resources (including conservation, planning, and environmental management).
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements Normally at least a second class honours degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline from an approved institution.
• Academic title
  MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Informatics (Geographical Information Systems with Sustainable Management of Natural Resources)
• Course description
  Course modules
  Core:
  
  -Introduction to GIS
  -Spatial Information Science
  -Applications of GIS
  -Theory, Concept and Applications in Sustainable Development
  -Research Design and Methods
  -Research Dissertation
  
  Optional:
  
  -Database Design
  -Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
  -Geographical Visualisation
  -Programming for Spatial Scientists
  -Water Resource Issues
  -Environmental Models and Applications
  -Biodiversity
  -Environmental Economics
  
  Teaching and assessment methods
  
  All taught modules are assessed by a variety of coursework and/or examination. A viva voce is given by the external examiner. The dissertation is between 10,000 and 20,000 words

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