You will also acquire practical skills in computing, geographic information systems and satellite remote sensing. There is a strong focus on environmental problems arising from human interference with ecosystems, and human modifications of environmental processes as they affect the atmosphere, flora, fauna and landscapes. The School is also concerned with environmental management. This involves consideration of human society, economy and politics in space as they affect the environment and as they produce human landscapes. Students can emphasise the environmental analysis and resource management aspects in their studies or the spatial aspects of human society, economy and culture depending on their backgrounds.
Students can combine both aspects if they wish.
Increasingly the School is emphasising problem-based approaches to learning and interactive approaches to study.