Nov 28, 2024

2018-2019 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 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer

Cross-Listed with

URP 276

Prerequisite(s) (GEOG 107 or GEOG 110) and (ESSC 108 or ESSC 110)
Notes -
Updates Course Rotation added 12/2014

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