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GEOG 4805 - Fundamentals of Mapping & GIS

College of Sciences
Lecture/Lab
- Credits: 3

Prerequisite: MATH 1115  or higher. Lecture and project-based introduction to the basic concepts and technologies important to mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and image analysis. Topics include map design fundamentals, thematic mapping, statistical cartography, the relationship of mapping to GIS, essential elements of GIS, data acquisition and analysis, visualization of output, remotely sensed imagery and GIS, GIS functions and associated applications, and spatial decision support systems. This course will meet the needs not only of students who intend to do additional work in geographic techniques, but those who need only a one-semester survey of concepts.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit for MATH 1115  or higher is required.
Grading Basis: Graded
Repeatable: N
Consent Required to Add No
Consent Required to Drop No


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