Institute of Space and Earth Information Science

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Information Science Practical Uses of
Geo-informatics Technologies in Liberal
Studies Dr. Matthew Pang Professional
Consultant
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The Satellite Remote Sensing Ground Receiving
Station The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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The Satellite Remote Sensing Ground Receiving
Station Chinese University of Hong Kong
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What is Spatial Thinking?
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Example
Figure Source Association of American
Geographers,2008 www.aag.org
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What is Spatial Thinking?

• Spatial Thinking
• To tell the story (knowledge) using geographical
  language gt spatial relations.

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Liberal Studies

• Key Areas of Applications
• Independent Enquiry Study
• Key Areas of Study
• Personal Development Interpersonal
  Relationships
• Hong Kong Today
• Modern China
• Globalization
• Public Health
• Energy Technology and the Environment
• Linkages among the Areas of Study

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Demonstrations

• IES Water Quality in Hong Kong (Environment,
  Modern China)
• Urbanization in PRD (Environment, Modern China)
• Food Crisis in East Africa (Global Climate
  Change, Globalization)
• Global Climate Change (Environment)
• Walled Buildings in HK (Environment, Hong Kong
  Today)

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Conclusions

• An example of student project.