Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course will be a basic introduction to the concepts and techniques of utilizing a Geographic Information System (GIS) to study and model environmental issues. This course will be taught hands-on using Windows-based industry-standard software. By completion of the course, students will have the competency of entry-level position skills. The theory and skills will include but are not limited to map-making best practices, data management, editing layers, features, databases, basic geoprocessing, GPS theory, and other GIS components. (Same as GEO 2113 . Credit cannot be earned for both ES 2113 and GEO 2113 .) Generally offered: Fall and Spring. Course Fee: IUS1 $15; LRS1 $46.20; STSI $21.60.