GEOG0120A-S13
Fundamentals of GIS
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:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 104(MBH 104)
- Schedule:
- 10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- William Hegman
- Subject:
- Geography
- Department:
- Geography
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22253
- Subject Code:
- GEOG
- Course Number:
- 0120
- Section Identifier:
- A