GIS - Geographic Info Systems

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

Participation in GIS-related faculty research.

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

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

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