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GEOG 286 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

2023-2024 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 2


This course introduces the basics of collecting, storing, visualizing, and analyzing geographic data. Often using environmental, social, and economic data as examples, the course teaches students about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software - both its underlying concepts and its practical use. Since it is commonly used in government, industry, education, and nonprofit organizations, knowledge of GIS is an asset in many careers, including environmental- and sustainability-related professions. The course 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 quality maps.

Offered: Every Fall Semester





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