ENVR 291 GIS Applications in Forestry continues to introduce Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through the industry-standard ArcGIS Pro and other related software and apps. Students will apply GIS concepts and tools to Forestry scenarios, including through an applied integrated project within the second year FOR program with standard GIS deliverables (Data and Map products).
Prerequisites: ENVR 158 and ENVR 190 both with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use ArcGIS Pro and other relevant software and apps to import field data in various formats, and explore, visualize and analyze spatial data
- Apply spatial reference systems accurately to analyse and display data
- Create, manage and share geodatabases, shapefiles and other feature classes
- Organize data and manage GIS information
- Apply cartographic techniques to improve communication via maps, with a focus on industry standard map products (e.g., cruise, harvest and site plans), and professional assessments (e.g., visual impact, equivalent to clear-cut, total resource planning).
- Derive various raster datasets using LiDAR derived digital elevation models
- Apply basic geoprocessing tools
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.