GEOG 212

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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Concepts in the use of small- and large-scale digital map data, emphasizing landscape interpretation and feature description.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

1

Title

GIScience

Learning Outcome

Understand basic spatial concepts and data models that form the foundation of GIS.

Title

Data Management

Learning Outcome

Acquire geospatial data from common sources and manipuate them for a specific application.

Title

GIS Analysis

Learning Outcome

Analyze data using GIS to solve real world problems.

Title

GIS Applications

Learning Outcome

Describe several applications in which GIS is used to solve geographic problems.

Title

Cartography & Visualization

Learning Outcome

Design and use maps to explore and communicate geospatial information.