Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Catalog description

This course introduces students to selected computer hardware and software for the storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis, and display of geographic data. Practical applications of geographic information systems (GIS) are emphasized. This course is not intended to provide students with extensive training in particular GIS software. However, laboratory projects involving student use of Windows-based GIS software on desktop computers and Web-based mapping applications are required and will reinforce important concepts. Requires successful completion of GEOG 101 and GEOG 203 . This course is only offered in the spring semester. Course fee.