Class Number: 2514
Description: Hours: Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2)
Description: Exploration of fundamental concepts and techniques in geographic information systems (GIS) with a focus on environmental decision-making. Students will learn to collect, manipulate, analyze, interpret, and communicate spatial information using GIS software, emphasizing cartographic principles, spatial data visualization, and geospatial analysis. Hands-on labs provide practical experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro platform, while lectures address the theoretical foundations of GIS, including coordinate systems, data types, and the integration of GIS with other spatial technologies. This course highlights the role of GIS in environmental management, conservation, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
| Days | Time | Date Range | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 08/22/2015 - 12/21/2015 | Sierra Hall 2432 | Brett Hartman |
Status: Open
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 08/22/2015
End Date: 12/21/2015
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 13
Available Seats: 9
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 978-0131494985
Title: Getting Started with Geographic Information System
Author: Clarke
Publish: Pearson
More textbook information including prices
Enrollment Information
- Upper Division
- Lab Fee $25
- B4: Computers and Information Technology