GEOS2943 — Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences I
GEOS 2943 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences I GEOS 2943 - Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences I Description This course introduces students to the basic spatial data manipulation skill set necessary for utilizing GIS in the workplace. Topics of study will come from fields such as environmental and regulatory, landscape design, land use planning, and mapping. Class time will be divided into lecture, computer lab, and field work. Import, store, and manage geographical data from a variety of sources. Organize layers, including such tasks as layer activation, hierarchy, and manipulation of layer display properties to optimize visual effect. Find and query spatial data by location and non-spatial data by attribute. Create and analyze new data by creating spatial relationships between multiple datasets. Display results in a variety of formats, including map, report, and graph. Utilize skills to create a GIS product for analysis of local problems, as a final group project. General Education
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