GEOG1211 — Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 1211 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems GEOG 1211 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 Credits Instructs the use of digital data storage, retrieval, manipulation, analysis and display of spatial and temporal data using Geographic Information Systems(GIS) technology through a combination of class presentations and laboratory exercises. Both general theory and specific application with respect to GIS will be addressed as well as the present application of GIS in various industries. This is a lab science course. Major Content Areas Introduction to GIS. 10% Product generation through cartographic tools. 20% Data Structure, acquisition and management. 15% Remote Sensing and GIS. 5% Background and History of GIS. 5% Practical use applications of GIS in various industries. 20% Manipulation and analysis of GIS data. 25% Learning