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GEO 581
GIS, Geographic Data and Mapping
Students will learn about geographic data, and explore the power of visualization that comes from mapping them with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS can transform data that are located on the earth's surface into information that can be utilized in social, economic, political and environment decision-making. Through lectures and labs, students will examine the use of GIS and maps in their own academic area of interest.
Weekly Contact: Lab: 2 hrs. Lecture: 1 hr.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages
*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.
- Environmental and Urban Sustainability Core Elective Table II
- Experiential Learning
- GEO 141 - Geography and GIS
- GEO 681 - GIS and Geographic Analysis
- Minor in Geographic Analysis
- Minor in Geography
- Mode of Delivery: In-Person