Geospatial Automation

Catalog description

In this course, students learn the power of automation to enhance their geospatial analysis skills. Students explore the principles, techniques, and significance of automating geospatial workflows, leveraging scripting languages, and harnessing the capabilities of automation tools. The course begins with an introduction to fundamental concepts in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and scripting, providing a solid foundation for students with varying levels of experience. Students learn to navigate popular Geographic Information Systems libraries and Application Programming Interfaces (API) gaining practical skills in automating geospatial tasks and applying scripting techniques to automate routine Geographic Information Systems tasks, enhance data processing efficiency, and increase productivity to solve real-world spatial problems. This course is taught largely at an undergraduate level. Graduate students have additional course requirements/expectations. Prerequisite: GEO 405 ; junior standing. Offered Spring - Odd Numbered Years.