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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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URP 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 and Winter

Prerequisites -
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Keywords: urban and regional planning
Often cross-Listed with:

GEOG 276

Equivalent Courses: ESSC 276, GEOG 276, GESC 276, GPLN 276
Updates: Change to prerequisites 1/2019, effective Fall 2019; Course Rotation added 12/2014; Course Change to prefix 3/2012, effective Fall 2012

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