Geographic Information Systems
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Overview
Subject area
IS
Catalog Number
380
Course Title
Geographic Information Systems
Department(s)
Description
Modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have found their way into many aspects of everyday life, nested as they are on smartphones and PDAs and installed in automobiles. GIS applications are broad, from operations and logistics to marketing and sales. In our personal lives, GIS is. These technologies allow users, from individuals to organizations, to visualize, question, analyze, and interpret the world and its underlying geographical processes. Students learn about the hardware, software, and processes incorporated into GIS. Various methods for interpreting and analyzing spatial data, including cartography, remote sensing, spatial statistics, and survey research are included. Case studies are used to expose students to real-world scenarios. Students also gain hands-on experience using open-source GIS platforms.
Typically Offered
Offer as needed
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
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