OUR DIGITAL GLOBE: AN OVERVIEW OF GISCIENCE AND ITS TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to the collection, representation and use of geospatial data. Introduction to geospatial technologies like GPS, Google Earth, satellite imagery, and GIS, and provides a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations of spatial representations (e.g., maps, images).
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe fundamental concepts and knowledge in geospatial fields, such as geospatial data, geographic coordinates, geographic coordinate systems, projection, maps, etc. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and interpret aerial photos and remote sensing images. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe the functionality of maps. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Design and make a map using GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS online). Audience: Undergraduate 5. Build a solid foundation for more specialized courses on GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and GPS. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Identify several widely used geospatial software and tools (e.g., Google Earth). Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe fundamental concepts and knowledge in geospatial fields, such as geospatial data, geographic coordinates, geographic coordinate systems, projection, maps, etc. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and interpret aerial photos and remote sensing images. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Describe the functionality of maps. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Design and make a map using GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS online). Audience: Undergraduate 5. Build a solid foundation for more specialized courses on GIS, cartography, remote sensing, and GPS. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Identify several widely used geospatial software and tools (e.g., Google Earth). Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027