Nov 28, 2024

2023-2024 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.)

Often cross-listed with

URP 276

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

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

Equivalent Course(s) - ESSC 276, GESC 276, GPLN 276, URP 276
Course History -
Change to prerequisites 1/2019, effective Fall 2019; Course Rotation added 12/2014

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