Course Title:
Geographic Information Systems
Course Description:
Retired August 31, 2007; replaced with ENV U560. Introduces students to the use of a geographic information system (GIS), and explores the practical application of GIS to support geographic inquiry, analysis, and decision making. Topics include spatial data collection; data accuracy and uncertainty; cartographic principles and data visualization; geographic analysis; and legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with the use of a GIS. Students gain hands-on experience with a leading commercial GIS software package. Case studies from geology, environmental science, urban planning, architecture, social studies, and engineering are investigated.
Fall Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 1:
GEO U561
Spring Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 1:
Summer 2 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
GEO G260
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Analysis
Approved course: NU Core-Mathematical/Analytical Level 2
Retired course
