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Geospatial for Planetary Health

The Geospatial for Planetary Health course introduces the user to how geographic information and geospatial technologies can be used for tackling the diverse planetary health challenges.

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16 December 2024
Course access until: 26 May 2025
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Application starts: 16 December 2024 00:00
Application ends: 21 April 2025 00:00

Teaser

The Geospatial for Planetary Health course explores how geoinformation and geospatial technologies address critical health challenges shaped by environmental changes. From tackling inequalities in air pollution exposure and combating vector-borne diseases to reducing the health impacts of extreme temperatures and responding to disasters, this course highlights innovative solutions. Join the Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation at the University of Twente and discover how to use data to create healthier, more sustainable, and livable communities worldwide.

The course workload is between 2 minutes and 5 hours, depending on the modules followed. 

Course content

  • Planetary Health Introduction

  • Introduction Into Satellites for Health

  • From Satellite to Solution: EO Data for Planetary Health

  • Vector-borne Diseases: The Malaria Example

  • Agent-based Models for Health

  • Accessibility to Health Services

  • Disasters and Health

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Is this course for you?

  • Target Audience

    • Perspective students (people interested in studying at ITC)
    • Data analysts
    • Professionals interested in enhancing their knowledge about spatial data science and spatial analysis, such as: Health professionals, Disaster professionals, Humanitarian professionals, Spatial Data Science professionals
  • Knowledge prerequisites

    This course is designed to be accessible to everyone, so no specific prerequisites are needed. Whether you're new to geospatial technologies or already familiar with the topic, you're welcome to join and explore our course.
  • Any other prerequisites

    A good internet connection.For the Introduction to Satellites for Health unit, you are required to have a Google account.

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Geoversity courses aim to engage learners, be authentic to their subject matter, exhibit evidence based course design, represent ITC educational themes and expertise, and ultimately inspire and empower the next generation of game changers in the field of Geoscience.

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