HNRS: Geographic Information Systems
Fall 2021 Courses
Course:
GEOG 363 H01 10664
Course Attributes:
Analysis, NotCore
Instructor:
Michael Hodgson
Location/Times(1):
CLLCTT 302 on MW @ 02:20 pm - 03:35 pm
Registered:
10
Seat Capacity:
20
Introduction to principles and methods of geographic information systems including discussion of computers, spatial data, analysis, and display. Includes discussion of applications and hands-on experience.
Notes:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) represent a major advancement in computer handling of geographical data. These systems are used extensively throughout all levels of government, private industry, and academia to provide support for spatial decision making and problem solving. Principles and methods of Geographic Information Systems are presented with an emphasis on modeling the Earth and abstracting geographical data, collection of geographical data using modern techniques such as GPS and analyzing patterns and spatial relationships. Both human, physical, and environmental problems and their study using GIS are presented.Practical experience with GIS is provided during the lab exercises using a state-of-the-art GI System. Students are expected to be comfortable with the Microsoft windows interface.