ARC02501 Earth Geospatial Information Science II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies

Lecture Code ARC02501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Earth Geospatial Information Science II　(地球空間情報科学 II)

Subject Name
（Katakana）チキュウクウカンジョウホウカガク　II

Subject Name in
English Earth Geospatial Information Science II

Instructor WANG KUNYANG

Instructor
(Katakana) オウ　コンヨウ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon7-8：IAS K205

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Practice

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Information Science

Eligible Students

Keywords Cartography; GIS; Spatial Analysis; Spatial Representation; Regional Systems Analysis; Spatial Structures of Natural and Human Phenomena

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This course is positioned as a core subject within the International Co-creation Program and serves as a foundational course for students pursuing any of the three perspectives: “Culture and Tourism,” “Peace and Communication,” and “Environment and Society.”
Through the fundamentals of cartography, GIS, and remote sensing, the course develops the ability to examine diverse global issues from the perspective of spatial information. It provides a common methodological foundation across disciplines and supports the development of interdisciplinary thinking and a global perspective.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Natural and human phenomena observed in the Earth system exhibit distinct spatial distributions and spatial structures. This course is based on Earth Geospatial Information Science and introduces fundamental concepts of spatial representation, spatial data organization, and spatial analysis, starting from basic principles of cartography. Emphasis is placed on GIS-based spatial analysis as a methodological foundation for understanding Earth and regional systems. Through examples from both natural and human domains, the course develops the ability to interpret diverse phenomena from the perspectives of spatial relationships, scale differences, and spatial heterogeneity.

Class Schedule lesson1  Build Reliable GIS Datasets: Vector Overlay & Zonal Stats
lesson2  Measure Accessibility and Connectivity: Buffers, Neighbors, and Network Analysis
lesson3  Raster Thinking for Decision-Making: Map Algebra and Basic Interpolation
lesson4  Terrain and Surface Analysis: DEM Derivatives and Multi-criteria Integration
lesson5  From Satellite Images to Thematic Maps: Classification Workflow and Accuracy Assessment
lesson6  Environmental Applications Lab: Risk / Suitability Mapping with GIS + RS Outputs
lesson7  Urban & Social Applications Lab: Service Areas, Exposure, and Spatial Inequality
lesson8  Spatial Pattern Discovery: Hotspots, Spatial Autocorrelation, and Actionable Interpretation
lesson9
lesson10
lesson11
lesson12
lesson13
lesson14
lesson15

Report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Handouts will be provided as necessary. No specific textbook is required.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Preparation: No mandatory preparation is required; however, students are encouraged to review the theme of each class and the outline of the analytical methods to be used.
Review: Students should repeat the analytical methods and procedures covered in class to ensure they can reproduce them independently. They should also organize their work so that they can clearly explain the objectives, methods, and interpretations of the maps and results produced. Repeated practice is essential for deepening understanding.

Requirements It is required to take Earth Geospatial Information Science I in conjunction with this course.

Grading Method Grades will be determined based on short reports for each session (60%) and a final report (40%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message In this course, students will learn spatial analysis through hands-on practice using GIS and remote sensing. Using concrete themes such as environmental and urban issues, students will work through the entire process from data processing and map production to result interpretation. Students who wish to analyze their own areas of interest using spatial data are encouraged to enroll. It is required to take Earth Geospatial Information Science I in conjunction with this course.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code	ARC02501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Earth Geospatial Information Science II　(地球空間情報科学 II)
Subject Name （Katakana）	チキュウクウカンジョウホウカガク　II
Subject Name in English	Earth Geospatial Information Science II
Instructor	WANG KUNYANG
Instructor (Katakana)	オウ　コンヨウ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon7-8：IAS K205
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Practice
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Information Science
Eligible Students
Keywords	Cartography; GIS; Spatial Analysis; Spatial Representation; Regional Systems Analysis; Spatial Structures of Natural and Human Phenomena
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This course is positioned as a core subject within the International Co-creation Program and serves as a foundational course for students pursuing any of the three perspectives: “Culture and Tourism,” “Peace and Communication,” and “Environment and Society.” Through the fundamentals of cartography, GIS, and remote sensing, the course develops the ability to examine diverse global issues from the perspective of spatial information. It provides a common methodological foundation across disciplines and supports the development of interdisciplinary thinking and a global perspective.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Natural and human phenomena observed in the Earth system exhibit distinct spatial distributions and spatial structures. This course is based on Earth Geospatial Information Science and introduces fundamental concepts of spatial representation, spatial data organization, and spatial analysis, starting from basic principles of cartography. Emphasis is placed on GIS-based spatial analysis as a methodological foundation for understanding Earth and regional systems. Through examples from both natural and human domains, the course develops the ability to interpret diverse phenomena from the perspectives of spatial relationships, scale differences, and spatial heterogeneity.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Build Reliable GIS Datasets: Vector Overlay & Zonal Stats lesson2 Measure Accessibility and Connectivity: Buffers, Neighbors, and Network Analysis lesson3 Raster Thinking for Decision-Making: Map Algebra and Basic Interpolation lesson4 Terrain and Surface Analysis: DEM Derivatives and Multi-criteria Integration lesson5 From Satellite Images to Thematic Maps: Classification Workflow and Accuracy Assessment lesson6 Environmental Applications Lab: Risk / Suitability Mapping with GIS + RS Outputs lesson7 Urban & Social Applications Lab: Service Areas, Exposure, and Spatial Inequality lesson8 Spatial Pattern Discovery: Hotspots, Spatial Autocorrelation, and Actionable Interpretation lesson9 lesson10 lesson11 lesson12 lesson13 lesson14 lesson15 Report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Handouts will be provided as necessary. No specific textbook is required.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Preparation: No mandatory preparation is required; however, students are encouraged to review the theme of each class and the outline of the analytical methods to be used. Review: Students should repeat the analytical methods and procedures covered in class to ensure they can reproduce them independently. They should also organize their work so that they can clearly explain the objectives, methods, and interpretations of the maps and results produced. Repeated practice is essential for deepening understanding.
Requirements	It is required to take Earth Geospatial Information Science I in conjunction with this course.
Grading Method	Grades will be determined based on short reports for each session (60%) and a final report (40%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	In this course, students will learn spatial analysis through hands-on practice using GIS and remote sensing. Using concrete themes such as environmental and urban issues, students will work through the entire process from data processing and map production to result interpretation. Students who wish to analyze their own areas of interest using spatial data are encouraged to enroll. It is required to take Earth Geospatial Information Science I in conjunction with this course.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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