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Environmental Science

This Library Research Guide is intended to help you identify and locate scholarly and non-scholarly resources (books, articles, etc.) on the subject of environmental science. On this guide you'll also find info on library services, research tips, & career

Access GIS Software

SNHU provides access to Esri’s ArcGIS platform under our institutional license.

Available Tools

  • ArcGIS Pro – professional desktop GIS software for mapping and analysis
  • ArcGIS Online – cloud-based mapping and data-sharing platform
  • ArcGIS Apps – for field data collection and mobile mapping

Getting Started

  1. Go to ArcGIS Online
  2. Sign in using your university credentials

If you need help, please submit a ticket through the SNHU Service Portal.

Learn GIS: Training and Tutorials

Whether you’re brand-new to GIS or expanding your skills, there are plenty of learning options available.

Discover GIS at SNHU

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow researchers, students, and professionals to visualize and analyze spatial data — helping us understand relationships, patterns, and trends across the globe.

What is GIS?

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) integrates location-based data with descriptive information to create maps, analyze spatial patterns, and solve problems.

With GIS, you can:

  • Combine datasets to explore spatial relationships

  • Visualize complex data through interactive maps

  • Model environmental, social, or economic change over time

  • Support evidence-based decision-making

GIS is used across many disciplines — from urban planning and ecology to sociology, history, and business.

Why GIS Matters

GIS helps us analyze and visualize data to make smarter decisions. From tracking climate change to predicting business trends, GIS is used in nearly every industry.

Examples include:

  • Environmental Science: Analyze land use, monitor natural resources, and assess climate impacts.

  • Public Health: Map disease outbreaks, healthcare access, and demographic risk factors.

  • Urban Planning: Evaluate transportation networks, zoning, and infrastructure development.

  • Social Sciences & Humanities: Visualize migration, cultural landscapes, and historical change.

  • Business & Marketing: Study customer demographics, trade areas, and logistics.

  • Campus Applications: Map campus facilities, sustainability projects, and student engagement.

Tip: Browse the ArcGIS StoryMaps Gallery for examples of interactive projects made with GIS tools.