GEOG30313
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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