Introduction to GIS

Catalog description

The course introduces the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including basic cartographic principles, map scales coordinate systems and map projections. Specific topics addressed include GIS terminology, raster and vector structures, data sources, data accuracy, methods of data conversion and input, requirements for metadata, an introductory look into working and interfacing with spatial databases and an introductory look into spatial analysis. These topics will be reinforced in hands-on lab exercises. There will be several tests for this course that are administered in the Testing Center.