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Introduction to GIS in Forestry & Environmental Management

Subject Course No. Credit Value
GIS/Forestry FOR 5281 Three (3) credit hours

This course introduces GIS via the industry-standard ArcGIS Pro (system requirements) and emphasizes learning GIS through applied environmental management scenarios. Specifically, applications in land base inventory and mapping using data for the UNB Woodlot.

Contact the instructor to request a syllabus.

Instructor: Jae Ogilvie
Prerequisite: None

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

  • Understand core GIS concepts.
  • Use applied examples in forestry and environmental management to reinforce concepts.
  • Gain opportunities for student-specific spatial problem-solving.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

  • 16 x assignments (40% total)
  • 3 x quizzes (15% total)
  • 1 x final exam (45%)

System requirements

This course requires the use of ArcGIS Pro.

A windows-only program, please ensure that your computer is suitable for installation. Learn more about the minimum system requirements.

Note: Mac users can still install ArcGIS desktop on their computer using BootCamp or a virtual machine (VM) such as Parallels. Additionally, students may use the UNB Virtual Lab to access the software remotely using a PC or Mac.

A fully-featured 1-year academic trial of ArcGIS Pro can be provided to registered students, if necessary.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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