GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Catalog description

Through readings, computer exercises, projects, and quizzes, this course examines the principles and techniques of computer handling of geographic data. The course includes the examination and evaluation of the characteristics, capabilities, and applications of various GIS techniques. Topics covered can include spatial data types and data structures, common analysis functions, available spatial data and how to find and use it, as well as imagery-based processing. Students enrolled in this course must have access to specialized software.