GEOG 487Environmental Challenges in Spatial Data Science

3 credits · Geography · Penn State

This course takes a problem-based approach to investigating, evaluating, and communicating the results of spatial analysis applied to a wide variety of environmental challenges. Students will develop competencies related to securing spatial data from reliable sources, designing, developing, executing spatial analysis workflows, and presenting results with contemporary mapping systems. Students gain experience with a variety of spatial data science concepts and technologies that they are likely to encounter as environmental management professionals.