GEOG30313

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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Geography Undergraduate AS - AddRan College of Liberal Arts

Department(s)

Long Description (Catalog Description)

This course is an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a focus on both the conceptual foundations and applications of GIS software. Topics covered include spatial data models; cartographic design; coordinate systems and map projections; address geocoding and GPS data; spatial analysis; Internet GIS applications; and GIS modeling. Laboratory assignments give students experience using GIS in thematic areas such as demographic analysis, market research, and urban environmental change.

Course Typically Offered

Every other fall

Career

Undergraduate

Catalog Course Attributes

DCDA - DCDA (Digital Culture & Data Analyti)

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Number Of Repeats

1

Code

LAB

Name

Laboratory

Code

LCL

Name

Lecture with Integrated Lab