The Micro-certificate in LiDAR Fundamentals for Climate Change Risk Analysis will equip you to use and analyze LiDAR data. Using remote sensing survey data via LiDAR, you will gain the knowledge and introductory skills needed to analyze climate change scenarios such as wildfires, floods, coastal change and urban heat effects allowing you to make more informed and effective decisions regarding resource management, conservation and planning in the face of climate change.
Designed to enhance introductory education in geography, geomatics or GIS, this program delivers a curriculum unique within British Columbia through a blend of theory and competency-based skills developed with leading sector experts and practitioners.
Assessments include the interpretation of provincial LiDAR data and images and will be hands-on and applicable to real-world use, allowing for immediate transition from the classroom to professional workplace integration. You will be able to directly address current issues and challenges relevant to your sector by using industry-specific LiDAR data.
