Busitema University

This course unit encompasses a wide variety of operations whose objective is to derive analytical results from geospatial data. In a way, it is an advanced application of geographical information system in spatial data analysis. Spatial statistics and geo-statistics are examined in depth- exploring all skills of studying spatial data variations in spreading phenomenon like the spread of a contaminant in soil, water and air.

Learning Outcomes

• At the end of the course, students should be able to collect and analyze spatial data, and make scientific inferences related to decision making in environment and natural resource management.