Academics
These courses provide students with hands-on experience in geospatial and environmental sciences, grounded in a strong foundation of soil science. Students learn to analyze physical landscapes, interpret geospatial data, and apply digital mapping tools to real-world scenarios. From exploring human–environment interactions to developing spatial models for land use planning, these classes offer practical experience and technical skills essential for careers in environmental science, agriculture, and geoinformatics.
Courses
EnSci/Agron 2500 – Environmental Geography
(Cross-listed with AGRON 2500/ ENVS 2500/ NREM 2500).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
The distribution, origins and functions of the earth’s physical systems and the spatial relationship between human activity and the natural world. (Typically Offered: Fall)
Agron/EnSci 2700 – Geospatial Technologies
(Cross-listed with AGRON 2700).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 2, Laboratory 2.
Concepts and tools for acquiring, managing, analyzing, and displaying geographic information, including GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography. Focus on applications in biological, ecological, environmental, and agricultural sciences. (Typically Offered: Spring)
Agron/EnSci 6650: Digital Soil Mapping
(Cross-listed with AGRON 6650).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Application of geographic principles and geospatial technologies to study soil landscapes. Emphasis on detecting spatial patterns for research planning and answering research questions. Hands-on activities include designing sampling strategies, management of large spatial data sets, and spatial modelling. Prior GIS and soil science experience recommended. (Typically Offered: Spring)
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