GEOG 307

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Spatial Analysis of Environmental Data

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Introduction to a suite of quantitative spatial and spatio-temporal analysis tools, including landscape metric and fractal analysis, trend surface analysis, cluster analysis, analysis of scales of variation, geostatistics, point-to-point regression, and wavelet analysis.

When Taught

Winter.

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Geog 101 and 212

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Research communication

Learning Outcome

Identify and address a research question in environmental spatial analysis, and effectively communicate results orally and in writing.

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Literature

Learning Outcome

Critique current literature in spatial analysis of the environment.

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Pattern and process

Learning Outcome

Describe the effects of scale on traditional environmental questions and issues.

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Spatial analysis approaches

Learning Outcome

Employ appropriate spatial analysis methods when approaching environmental geography problems.

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Environmental Application

Learning Outcome

Integrate spatial analysis concepts with conservation methods and current broad-scale environmental issues.