2011-2012 Academic Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
HELP
2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOG 206 - Advanced Vector GIS

Type of Course: Lecture, Laboratory
Advanced Vector GIS / Lecture, Laboratory This course builds upon the concepts of GIS introduced in Introduction to GIS, and focuses on the more advanced analytical vector GIS tools. Topics include exploratory spatial data analysis, spatial statistics, interpolation techniques, 3D data presentation and analysis, network analysis and multi-criteria decision making. Hands-on laboratory exercises illustrate GIS applications in natural resource management, global change, environmental justice, urban and environmental planning, public health, and census data analysis. Students work individually and in groups to develop solutions to a weekly spatial problem, using ArcGIS or GeoDa software. Final project is required. Knowledge of basic statistics is useful. This is a prerequisite for the 5th year masters program and is a requirement for the GISDE masters program.

Prerequisites: GEOG 390 /IDCE 310 - Intro to Geographic Information Systems .
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  History of Clark
  Accreditation
  Academic Program
  Tuition and Financial Aid
  Admissions Requirements
  Undergraduate Academic Policies
  Programs of Study
  Departments, Offices and Special Programs
  Student Resources
  Graduate Academic Policies
  Courses
  Facilities
  The Corporation
  Academic Calendar
  Faculty