Introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of Geographic Information Systems and the applications of GIS to environmental studies and science. Through hands-on lab and independent exercises, students will explore geospatial data collection, geospatial data manipulation, database creation and management, spatial analysis, and cartographic mapping. Students will also be exposed to common open-source GIS tools, and basic concepts of remote sensing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Prerequisite: Environmental Program 128 and Environmental Program 145, or consent of instructor.

1 unit — Gabrielsen

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 3	Environmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	Charlotte Gabrielsen	Tutt Library 317	20 / 0	12/21/2024