Geospatial Analysis

Catalog description

This course will explore analysis of spatial information, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, and real-world applications to a broad range of fields: architecture, planning, earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering and social sciences. Students will develop a solid, hands-on understanding of the use and application of geographic information systems, acquire qualitative and quantitative skills for working with data, perform spatial calculations, and present their results. Students will investigate the potential of GIS technologies in several scenario-based settings and real-world applications. Emphasis will be placed on the use and analysis of GIS models, remote sensing and satellite imagery to quantify changes in landscape, environment, and social dynamics and how they support decision-making and design.