GEO 1710 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Course Fee Purpose: The fees in this course are used to purchase expendables such as printer paper and color printer cartridges used for student printing in the lab. The remaining funds are pooled with funds from other courses to help pay for nonexpendable items such as annual software license fees (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS, ENVI, Trimble, etc.) and replacement of computer workstations / other equipment.
Description: This introductory geospatial course presents the fundamental principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You will learn how to evaluate and apply geospatial concepts using industry-leading GIS software to create, store, edit, evaluate, and query raster- and vector-based geospatial data. Successful completion of this course will ensure you have the critical knowledge and skills of a GIS (geospatial) technician.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: GEOG 1790.