Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Introduces the fundamentals of GIS technology and applications. The essentials of GIS structural components, spatial data models, and the analytical GIS operations on such data models are examined in detail. Experience with GIS analysis is gained through laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits including 1.0 ERSC/T and/or GEOG credit at the 1000 level. Elementary or intermediate-level experience with microcomputers and their operating systems is desirable.