NUST eLearning

Land Information Systems (LIS) are tools (mostly computerised) that are used for legal, administrative and socio-economic decision making and assist in planning and development which consists of spatially referenced database of land-related data for a defined area on hand and procedure/techniques for systematic collection, updating, processing and distribution of data/information. 

The course will focus on the theoretical and practical aspects of LIS covering the formal definitions, uses and applications, relevance and value, and design and implementation of LIS using computerised tools (like geodatabases, GIS etc). Special attention will be paid to the concept of parcel-based land information systems and at the end students will be taken on global trends and implications.

Students are encouraged to read widely and to be inquisitive so that they can think more globally but be able to apply their actions and efforts in contributing to finding local solutions

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The course is designed to enable students to evaluate concepts of land policy, its development, implementation and role in development. Students will be introduced to drivers of land policy such as specific class interests, food security, access to water and other natural resources to enable them to critically analyze the impact of land policies on social, economic and political developments. The major outcome of the course is a series of essays that demonstrate that students are able to think critically. After completion of the course, students will possess advanced research abilities, be able to select research methods and independently evaluate processes while taking complete responsibility and accountability. Students are expected to take full responsibility for their own learning.

This course is intended to provide students with a basic knowledge of law and the general principles of Administrative law under the Supreme Constitution. Students are expected to understand the Namibian Constitution, how it affects ordinary legislation and apply their knowledge to quasi-realistic hypothetical cases.

The Library and Information Skills Training (LIST) course equips students with the information literacy skills that will transform them into lifelong learners, who are able to understand and use information and technology effectively; plan their personal, financial, social, civic and professional lives well; solve problems and make decisions.

Information literacy training will enable students:

To recognise when they need information;
To search for, access, evaluate, acquire, and use relevant information;
To correctly acknowledge (cite) sources of information.