The world is currently experiencing complex challenges in social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Geographic information systems (GIS) help us organize, analyze, and display large spatial datasets that reveal critical spatial and temporal patterns crucial for addressing these complex issues.
GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability
Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future
Instructeurs : Kim Diver
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Learn how GIS are used for solving complex environmental and sustainability problems
Analyze spatial data to visualize and assess sustainability issues
Learn to engage stakeholders using geospatial visualizations
Gain insight on the importance of GIS for environmental decision-making
Compétences que vous acquerrez
- Catégorie : Data visualization
- Catégorie : Data Visualization
- Catégorie : Spatial data analysis
- Catégorie : Mapping
- Catégorie : Spatial Data Analysis
- Catégorie : Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Catégorie : Geographic information systems (GIS)
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Welcome to Module 1. This module introduces the course, including the instructors and the layout of the course. You will learn what GIS is and how GIS can be used to monitor, identify, and assess sustainability issues. You will hear about the relevance of GIS to environmental sustainability efforts from guest interviewees. Through a demonstration video, you will be exposed to some leading GIS software applications. The Skill Building Exercises focus on orienting you to basic map functionality and discerning spatial patterns in real-world datasets.
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5 vidéos11 lectures1 devoir1 élément d'application2 sujets de discussion
In Module 2, you will explore how GIS is used to identify trends and perform forecasting related to issues of sustainability. You will hear from two GIS professionals about the intersection of GIS and sustainability in their work. And you will learn about map design best practices, especially regarding which data to use and how to present data in ways that highlight patterns or trends. In the Skill Building Exercises, you will hone skills built in the previous module, gain proficiency with near real-time datasets, and analyze spatiotemporal trends through data filters.
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3 vidéos3 lectures1 devoir1 élément d'application1 sujet de discussion
Module 3 introduces the utility of GIS to optimize planning and decision-making, implement sustainable solutions, and enhance community awareness. You will learn how different types of thematic maps can help visualize geographic data. You will hear from GIS professionals about the importance of GIS to their environmental sustainability research. In the Skill Building Exercise you will develop skills in multi-criteria analysis and suitability mapping using overlay analyses.
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Module 4 emphasizes the utility of GIS to engage stakeholders, empower communities, and create compelling narratives. You will hear from sustainable leadership and GIS professionals about the relevance and future of GIS in sustainability engagement. You will learn about different map use environments. The Skill Building Exercises focus on how digital storytelling combined with spatial analyses through story maps can increase accessibility of complex sustainability issues.
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