Geog 488 Geographic Information Systems I: Introduction
Introduces the general principles and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include geographic data models, the nature of geographic data, databases, data collection, mapmaking, and spatial analysis techniques. Students will use GIS software to complete a series of computer lab exercises that demonstrate a variety of approaches to the analysis and display of spatial data. Students enrolling in this class also must register for a computer lab section. This is the same course as
USP 591 and may be taken only once for credit.
Slash Listed Courses
Also offered for graduate-level credit as
Geog 588/
USP 591 and may be taken only once for credit.
Prerequisite
Upper division standing or instructor approval