Introduction to GIS for the Social Sciences

3 ch (WEB) · Undergraduate

Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatially oriented data in social sciences and a variety of research areas, such as public health, history, criminology, economics, emergency planning, environmental studies, and political science. Obtain an overview of methodologies and techniques for using location-based information in datasets and improve analysis and pattern visualization in this accessible, hands-on introduction to spatial analysis. NOTE : You need not have any previous knowledge of Geography or Geomatics to benefit from this course.