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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (School) Undergraduate

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Description

This course teaches the fundamental concepts and basic functions of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and their application to analyze and solve real-world problems. It is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS, the properties of GIS maps, and the structure of a GIS database. The lab material and course exercises will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using industry standard software. Students will develop basic software skills by working with industry standard tools to visualize geographic data, create maps, query a GIS database, and analyze data using common analysis tools. Core: SSHB.

4

Repeatable for Additional Credit

No

Prerequisites and Corerequisites

General Education Foundational Course Categories: Intellectual & Practical Skills

Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB)

This course is an approved AA/AS elective

Yes

This course is an approved AAS elective

Yes

Honors Section Available

No