GEOG0120A-S15
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 second semester seniors by waiver) 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 second semester seniors by waiver) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
- Term:
- Spring 2015
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220(MBH 220)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 9, 2015 to May 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Joseph Holler Jennifer Immich
- Subject:
- Geography
- Department:
- Geography
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- DED SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21466
- Subject Code:
- GEOG
- Course Number:
- 0120
- Section Identifier:
- A