GEOG 412

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Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Performing geographic tasks in resource management decision support and scientific research using spatial data management and analysis tools and techniques.

When Taught

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Recommended

Geog 222

Title

Continued Learning

Learning Outcome

Independently learn and implement new tools and procedures.

Title

Geographic Data Management

Learning Outcome

Obtain or create geographic data that is appropriate for a particular GIS need, and manage that data using technologies that are appropriate for that need.

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Analysis Procedures

Learning Outcome

Evaluate a geographic task (whether scientific or managerial), and develop and implement an analysis procedures to solve it.

Title

GIScience

Learning Outcome

Explain how the theoretical concepts of geography and geographic information form the basis of a geospatial dataset or spatial analytical procedure, and the problematic issues that may be inherent in them.

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Professional Habits

Learning Outcome

Given a task, produce high-quality results in a timely manner, and effectively communicate those results through written, oral, and visual means.