Course descriptions and websites

GEOG 3561/5561. Principles of Geographic Information Science: Introduction to the study of geographic information systems (GIS) for geography and non-geography students. GIS powers popular applications ranging from online mapping to video games. Topics considered in the course include basics of maps and map reading, computer software and data models, where to find geographic data, methods for spatial analysis, visualization techniques, and the societal ramifications of GIS. The course combines lectures and hands-on experience with GIS software. Class time: 65% lecture, 35% lab. Credits: 4.
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GEOG 5562. Geographic Information Science and Analytical Cartography: Explores how to program computer software in the context of geographic information systems. Topics include algorithms and data structures for digital cartographic data, surface modeling and interpolation, map projections and geometric transformations, and raster and vector processing. Hands-on experience using a variety of software packages. Class time: 30% Lecture, 20% Discussion, 50% Laboratory. Credits: 3.
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GEOG 5563. Advanced Geographic Information Science: This class starts where GEOG 5561 left off. It continues the exploration of key topics in GISc, including map projection, data models, error/uncertainty, change analysis, GIS and society, advanced raster processing, advanced vector methods, and spatial analysis. Class time: 30% Lecture, 20% Discussion, 50% Laboratory. Credits: 3.
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GEOG 5565. Geographical Analysis of Human-Environment Systems: This course expands on aspects of GISc and statistics covered by previous courses. It is designed to introduce ways in which GIS can be used to explore human-environment systems by gaining hands-on experience with advanced methods in spatial analysis and modeling. Class time: 30% Lecture, 20% Discussion, 50% Laboratory. Credits: 3.
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GEOG 8292. Seminar in Spatial Analysis & Modeling: Explores different ways of analyzing and modeling human-environment interaction from a spatial analysis and modeling perspective. Class time: 100% seminar. Credits: 3.
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