Geo-information Science
Management of the urban environment increasingly requires reliable spatial information, e.g. on land use, infrastructure, population density or environmental qualities. Especially with the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) spatial information can be stored, retrieved, combined, analysed and displayed (mapped) in a flexible way.
More about this thesis track
The thesis track Geo-information Science equips you with the knowledge and skills to use GIS for solving and managing complex environmental problems in the urban environment.
For current research topics, please refer to the website of the Geo-Information and Remote Sensing Group.
Courses
The following courses are part of the programme Urban Environmental Management when selecting the thesis track Geo-information Science. Next to these thesis specific courses, you will follow courses from the common part and electives as summarised in the programme outline. For more information visit the study handbook or contact the study adviser.
Thesis track-related subjects
Compulsory
| Subject | Code |
|---|---|
| Spatial and Temporal Analysis for Earth and Environment | GRS33306 |
| MSc Thesis Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing | GRS80436 |
| MSc Internship Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing | GRS70224 |
Compulsory unless your study adviser indicates differently
| Subject | Code |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Geo-Information Science | GRS10306 |
Restricted Optional: Select at least two
| Subject | Code |
|---|---|
| Planning for Urban Quality of Life | LUP23806 |
| Governance for Sustainable Cities | ENP36806 |
| Managing Urban Environ. Infrastructure | ETE32806 |
| Planning and Design of Urban Space | ETE33806 |
Restricted Optional: Select at least one
| Subject | Code |
|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | GRS20306 |
| Geo-Information Tools | GRS20806 |
In order to prepare well for your thesis track, you can additionally choose supporting courses. These courses focus, for example, on quantitative and data sciences. You can find the exact list in the study handbook at the section "Restricted Optionals (2) in Common part"
This course overview is based on the Wageningen University study handbook, where you can find a more detailed course and programme description. The study handbook is guiding in case of any discrepancy.
Below you can see an example how your schedule can look like when following this thesis track:
