Description
3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to foundational knowledge about Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and its diverse uses. The course will cover the basics of cartography and other theories that underlie modem GIS analysis, along with technologies and techniques used to acquire, manipulate, and represent geospatial data. Basic methods of geospatial data analysis will also be covered. Students will gain experience with GIS as an analytical tool through hands on exercises and activities.
Prerequisite: BIO 1103 and BIO 1113, or permission of the instructor for non-majors
Availability: Fall