Language
This course will be given in English. Dit programma is alleen in het Engels.
Summary
By 2040, the world’s population is predicted to grow to 10 billion. This will lead to a massive increase in demand for food, water, minerals, and timber which are already being affected by climate change. How can natural resources be managed in a sustainable way to prevent deforestation, soil degradation, water shortages, mineral depletion, and extinction of species? For example, in what ways can the natural resources from a tropical forest be used to supply critical raw materials for a country’s economy and people’s livelihoods while protecting its biodiversity and wetland? In the specialisation in Natural Resources Management, you will apply GIS and the latest remote sensing technologies to develop sustainable solutions for natural resources management.
Learning outcomes
Main topics
- Compulsory courses: 1) GIS & Remote Sensing for Geospatial Solutions; 2) Geospatial Data: Concepts, Acquisition and Management; 3) Geospatial Analysis and Interpretation, 4) Global Challenges, Local Action; 5) Academic Skills
- Specialization courses: 1) Systems Approach for Management of Natural Resources; 2) From Data to Geo-information for Natural Resources Management; 3) Earth Observation for Natural Resources Management; 4) Environmental Modelling: Causes and Impact of Changing Resources
Learning outcomes
- No learning outcomes for the whole specialization are specified; only per course that can be followed.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Master’s Programme Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (MSc) should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university in a discipline related to the course, preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field.
The following average scores apply to the Master’s programme:
- A 3.0 or higher Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a 4.0 scale, or
- Upper Second Class standing or higher
NOTE: a Lower Second Class standing may be accepted based on evidence of relevant professional experience and/or other further academic development.
Who is this offered to?
To (international) students who want to achieve a MSc degree in GIS and EA, with a specialization in natural resources management