GIS - Geographic Info Systems

GIS 201 Geographic Information Systems I

The essential theory, components, and applications of Geographic Information Systems, including data structures, database management, spatial analysis, and automated mapping technology. The lab work will introduce students to commercially available Geographic Information Systems software.

3

GIS 301 Geographic Information Systems II

The expanded theory, components and applications of Geographic Information Systems. The course builds on topics presented in GIS 201 Geographic Information Systems I, and introduces students to additional commercially available Geographic Information Systems software.

3

Prerequisites

GIS 201

GIS 350 Remote Sensing/Image Processing

Study of the conditions and/or state of remotely sensed objects and scenes. Application to many real world problems including harvest prediction, containment migration, forest mapping, resource delivery, and extraterrestrial exploration. Image processing, pattern recognition, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

3

Prerequisites

GIS 201

GIS 360 Mapping the Social World

Representation and analysis of the spatial structure of the social world using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Exploration of how such technology is used to exploit and commercialize the social world in ways that serve the interests of those who control the technology and how it could provide opportunities to redraw boundaries and identify new social spaces.

3

GIS 401 Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems

In-depth examination of GIS topics introduced in GIS 201 or GIS 301. May be taken more than once as topics vary.

3

Prerequisites

GIS 301

GIS 450 Directed Study

Participation in GIS-related faculty research.

1-3

Prerequisites

GIS 201

GIS 460 Teaching Assistant

Students have the opportunity to assist the instructor in the laboratory components of GIS 201 and GIS 301.

1-3

Prerequisites

GIS 201

GIS 480 Independent Study

Individualized study under the close supervision of a faculty member. Students should have specific topics or projects in mind before approaching an instructor.

3

Prerequisites

GIS 201

GIS 490 Internship

Provides opportunities for testing concepts and applications presented in the classroom. Interns have found opportunities in both the public and private sector.

1-6

Prerequisites

GIS 201