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GES 190 - Intro to Geographic Information System

Type of Course: Lecture, Laboratory
This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a powerful mapping and analytical tool. Topics include GIS data structure, map projections, and fundamental GIS techniques for spatial analysis. Laboratory exercises concentrate on applying concepts presented in lectures and incorporate two widely used GIS software packages - IDRISI (created by Clarklabs) and ArcGIS (created by ESRI). These exercises include examples of GIS applications in environmental modeling, socio-demographic change and site suitability analyses. Although the course is computer-intensive, no programming background is required. A formal-analysis course. Counts as skills course or core course in mapping sciences/spatial analysis in geography major.

Cross Listed: GEOG 190 , ID 190 

Instructor: Staff

When Offered: Offered every semester

Faculty: Yelena Ogneva-Himmelberger, Ph.D.
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