FORE642-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Geospatial Science in Forest Monitoring and Management

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course illustrates how information technology can be applied to a range of forestry and vegetation management problems. Students will develop geospatial technology skills applicable to a range of natural resource management and forestry disciplines. The course includes an emphasis on using cutting edge technologies like ArcGIS software, positioning technology, and image analysis, which are of value to forest and natural resource management.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of Head of School.

Restrictions

FORE342; FORE242

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 15:00 - 16:00 Rehua 101 Lectorial (17/2-24/3, 21/4-19/5)
Psychology - Sociology 252 Lecture Theatre (26/5)
 16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 Jack Erskine 340
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 15:00 Forestry 252 Computer Lab
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
GNSS Assignment 25%
ArcGIS Practical Test 25%
GIS Project Assignment 10%
Mid-Year Exam 40%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,344.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Forestry .

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