Geographical Information Systems – GIS Level 1 (363-1-1)

Instructors

Bo Zhang

Meeting Info

Technological Institute F285: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

This is an introductory course covering the theory and application of geographic information systems (GIS). The course includes an overview of general principles of GIS and provides practical experience in its use. Topics include components of GIS, the characteristics of spatial data, database models, remote sensing basics, vector operations, raster operations, and GIS applications. Weekly assignments focus on building skills in ArcGIS Pro. In addition, students take two tests and complete a final project using GIS to analyze authentic data and answer real-world questions.

Class Attributes

Empirical and Deductive Reasoning Foundational Dis

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-registration is reserved for Environmental Sciences majors, Earth and Planetary Sciences major/minors, and Environmental Policy and Culture majors and minors.. Anti-Requisite: Students may not enroll if they have completed ENVR_SCI 390 GIS Level 1.