GEOG 519 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Environmental Applications

Credits: 3
Provides students with knowledge of the theoretical basis of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications for environmental scientific analysis. In the process of demonstrating some of the capabilities of GIS, the specifics of selected GIS and database software packages will also be covered. During the course of the semester, students will develop the skills to use GIS packages, manipulate and query geographic data to solve problems, perform simple spatial analysis, and understand how to utilize GIS for environmental analysis and resource management.