Legal Aspects of Spatial Information

Catalog description

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the legal considerations surrounding spatial information and land issues relevant to Land Surveyors, Civil Engineers, and GIS professionals, among others. Topics include the legal ownership of spatial data collected in the public sector, public access to extensive digital databases, and the application of copyright law to spatial data. Students will explore legal issues related to property boundaries, statutory boundaries, voter district boundaries, and jurisdictional boundaries. The course also covers government fees and charges for accessing spatial data, as well as the social and economic value of this information.