Geographic Information Science & Spatial Data

3 credits · Undergraduate

Geographic Information Systems (GISystems) provide a powerful platform to process and analyze data with locational information. This course introduces theoretical concepts in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) that provide the foundation for the creation, management, and visualization of geospatial data for a range of disciplines (e.g., Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Planning). Topics include principles of spatial object types, spatial data models, concepts of error and uncertainty, overlay, and the integration of satellite derived data (GPS, Remote Sensing Imagery) in spatial projects. Laboratory exercises emphasize how these principles are put into practice in the use of Geographic Information Systems. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is intended for entry level users of Geographic Information Systems and is a required class for the Certificate in Geographic Information Science. PREREQUISITES: Two years of university study or equivalent or instructor’s permission CROSSLISTED: ERTH 3500, ERTH 5600, ENVS 3500 EXCLUSIONS: Credit will only be given for one of GEOG 3500, SCIE 3600, ERTH 3500, ERTH 5600, ENVS 3500 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab