Introduction to Location Science

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the core concepts of location science, including Earth coordinate systems, geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, and GPS navigation, along with supporting concepts from other disciplines (such as mathematical tools, basic physics principles, data science, electrical engineering, and aerospace engineering). Students gain hands-on experience using GIS software to create maps, manage data, perform analyses, and communicate visually, as well as solving for positions through trilateration. This course serves as a gateway to the geospatial program at SLU.