Regional Economics & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3 units

Classical Theories of economics are the foundation of today's regional thinking and they are the starting point of this course. Modern information technology in the form of Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems and mobile computing have combined to empower traditional theories with a penetrating pretence in application to contemporary public and private sector issues. New case study material and hands on learning practice sets drawn from spatial situations in logistics management, infrastructure design, operation and maintenance, Utilities and energy management, operations, and maintenance , resource allocation and optimization, transportation, disaster avoidance, management, and recovery, and marketing and distribution provide customized learning examples.