Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

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Develop an understanding of geographic space and how maps represent geographic space. A student must be able to read maps, as well as write about and discuss information gleamed from maps. ArcGIS 9 will be used as GIS tool for this course. By completing this course, students will: understand the basic concepts of geography necessary to efficiently use GIS technology, gain a basic, practical understanding of GIS concepts, techniques and real world applications, understand basic GIS analysis concepts and practical applications of GIS, and gain practical experience using basic GIS tools to build useful maps.