GEOG 503

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Geographic Information Systems

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Using geographic information for solving advanced spatial problems. Introduction to using and producing maps and computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) as geographic tools. Hands-on research applications in the students' disciplines.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

Graduate standing

Note

For nonmajors who have not taken Geog 211 or 212 or equivalent.

Title

GIScience

Learning Outcome

Understand basic spatial concepts and data models that form the foundation of GIS.

Title

GIS Applications

Learning Outcome

Describe several applications in which GIS is used to solve geographic problems.

Title

GIS Analysis

Learning Outcome

Analyze data using GIS to solve real world problems.

Title

Data Management

Learning Outcome

Acquire geospatial data from common sources and manipulate them for a specific application.

Title

Cartography and Visualization

Learning Outcome

Design and use maps to explore and communicate geospatial information.