GIS for Geology credit:

4 Hours

Common applications of geographic information science in geology including examples involving environmental geology, geomorphology, water quality, natural hazards, and structural geology. Develops practical skills using industry-standard GIS software. Case studies requiring GIS analyses will be completed to produce written reports, maps and oral presentations for a range of audiences. Prerequisite: GEOL 401 , GEOL 411 , and GEOL 470 , or consent of the instructor. Restricted to undergraduate majors with permission of instructor and M.S. and Ph.D. students in SESE (Geology, GGIS, and Atmospheric Science) only.