Dr. Wanhong Yang

Professor

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Biography

Wanhong Yang is a Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in Geography, Environment, and Geomatics. His research focuses on environmental resource management and the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He is particularly interested in economic and environmental modeling for resolving resource use conflicts, conducting cost-benefit analyses for environmental management, and analyzing environmental management policies. His work has been supported by several Canadian funding agencies, and he is actively involved in projects assessing the effectiveness of agricultural conservation programs. Yang teaches various courses related to GIS, environmental modeling, and research methods, guiding students through complex topics within the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in Geography, Environment, and Geomatics, with a focus on GIS and environmental resource management.

Courses

GEOG*3480 GIS Spatial Analysis GEOG*3600 Geography Selected Region GEOG*4480 Applied Geographic Information Systems GEOG*6090 Research Methods GEOG*6550 Environmental Modelling

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).