GIS in Civil and Environmental

Catalog description

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an increasingly valuable skill across fields such as engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and resource management. This course introduces the core concepts and tools of ArcGIS, focusing on practical applications for environmental and civil engineering. Students will learn spatial data acquisition, geodatabase design, spatial analysis, mapping, and visualization, with exposure to Google Earth, open-source GIS tools, and GPS basics. Case studies illustrate how GIS supports sustainable and data-driven solutions. Graduate students complete additional advanced analytical assignments and a research-oriented project.