GEOG0120X-F12
Fundamentals of GIS
Fundamentals of GIS Lab
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems
This course introduces fundamental concepts and methods of geographic information systems (GIS): computer systems for processing location-based data. Through a sequence of applied problems, students will practice how to conceive, gather, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic datasets. Major topics will include raster and vector data structures and operations, geographic frameworks, and principles of cartographic design. (first semester first-year students and seniors by waiver only) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
This course introduces fundamental concepts and methods of geographic information systems (GIS): computer systems for processing location-based data. Through a sequence of applied problems, students will practice how to conceive, gather, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic datasets. Major topics will include raster and vector data structures and operations, geographic frameworks, and principles of cartographic design. (first semester first-year students and seniors by waiver only) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 317(MBH 317)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Thursday (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
- Type:
- Lab
- Instructors:
- Jeff Howarth
- Subject:
- Geography
- Department:
- Geography
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92809
- Subject Code:
- GEOG
- Course Number:
- 0120
- Section Identifier:
- X