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This course focuses on the biogeography of the Pacific Islands and on obtaining a better understanding of the main trends, theories, concepts, terms and techniques of the field of biogeography and their relevance to island biogeography. The present status and development in the Pacific Islands will also be examined, with particular emphasis on the role of biogeography (and related fields that employ bio-geographical theories, concepts, knowledge and techniques) in promoting sustainable development in the Pacific Islands.

This course introduces students to an area of study generally referred to as the `geography of development` through an examination of major development problems confronting the Third World. Students will require an understanding of the Third World as a region and an understanding of the main issues, trends and concepts in the following areas: population, urbanisation, industrialisation, foreign investment, international trade, and planning.

This postgraduate course focuses on the biogeography of the Pacific Islands. It intends to develop a better understanding of the main trends, theories, concepts, terms and techniques in the field of biogeography and the relevance of these to island and marine biogeography. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to apply the concepts, techniques and general geographical, biological and ecological knowledge they have acquired in previous courses, from field work and from their own personal experience.

GEP02 focuses on the human environment, its characteristics, distribution patterns, formative processes and interactions with the physical environment. This course does not make students experts in human geography. It only helps give you an overview of the concepts and components in the study of human geography.

GEP02 focuses on the human environment, its characteristics, distribution patterns, formative processes and interactions with the physical environment. This course does not make students experts in human geography. It only helps give you an overview of the concepts and components in the study of human geography.

GEP02 focuses on the human environment, its characteristics, distribution patterns, formative processes and interactions with the physical environment. This course does not make students experts in human geography. It only helps give you an overview of the concepts and components in the study of human geography.

This course concentrates on advanced concepts of GIS, such as project design and implementation, data entry, integration of remotely sensed data, database design and use, data quality and standards, raster and vector modelling, spatial analysis techniques, and special applications. Also examined are issues of using GIS in national development, setting up and maintaining GIS, and the future of geographic information technologies, particularly in the Pacific. Included are advanced approaches for integration and analysis of various types of spatial data, web-based GIS, and an introduction to alternative GIS software programmes. The primary format is hands-on learning, but this is supported by lectures from regional experts, videos, and special readings.

This course concentrates on advanced concepts of GIS, such as project design and implementation, data entry, integration of remotely sensed data, database design and use, data quality and standards, raster and vector modelling, spatial analysis techniques, and special applications. Also examined are issues of using GIS in national development, setting up and maintaining GIS, and the future of geographic information technologies, particularly in the Pacific. Included are advanced approaches for integration and analysis of various types of spatial data, web-based GIS, and an introduction to alternative GIS software programmes. The primary format is hands-on learning, but this is supported by lectures from regional experts, videos, and special readings.

Database management systems are the foundation of the business operations of the organisation. Database management systems must effectively store, access and manipulate data as well as provide data security, data sharing and data integrity. As the database technology advances rapidly, information professionals must not only understand the concepts and principles of database systems but also the associated management issues.