GEO 441

Geographic Information Science

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the concepts, upon which Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and geographic analysis techniques are based. Specific attention is directed at geographic representation, geospatial data modelling and analysis, and the inferences that arise in addressing practical problems. A variety of fields of GIS application are reviewed in lectures and hands-on lab exercises.

Weekly Contact: Lab: 2 hrs. Lecture: 1 hr.

GPA Weight: 1.00

Course Count: 1.00

Billing Units: 1