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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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GEOG 276 - Principles of Geographic Information Systems

Introduction to the concept of computer mapping. Accessing online sources of spatial data; creating digital maps and charts using online data sources; vector and raster data models, spatial data entry and editing; coordinate systems and methods of geo-referencing digital maps; elementary database management and spatial analysis. (Required for GIS minors and Urban and Regional Planning majors. Also suggested for teachers who would like to incorporate digital mapping into their teaching. Appropriate for all other disciplines using spatial mapping.)

Credit Hours: 3 hrs
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Cross-Listed with:

URP 276

Terms Offered: Fall and Winter

Last Updated: Course Rotation 12/2014; Links 04/2011

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