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2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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GEOG 286 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems


2019-2020 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 2
This course provides an introduction to the theory and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and basic spatial analysis. It examines fundamental concepts of spatial relationships, spatial data representation, geographic data models, spatial data acquisition, spatial analysis, and map design. Laboratory exercises emphasize hands-on applications on a variety of topics that require students to perform common GIS tasks and design and produce professional quality maps. 

Prerequisite(s): Course is available for non-Geography majors by permission of instructor.
Offered: Every fall
Restricted to: Geography Majors



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