GEO 141

Geography and GIS

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The value of the geographical perspective in addressing numerous societal problems is explored. GIS is introduced to the student with hands-on applications in a variety of areas, including public service, commercial enterprise and environmental analysis. In laboratory assignments students become familiar with the practical utility of both the geographical perspective and the tool of GIS.

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

GPA Weight: 1.00

Course Count: 1.00

Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

None

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

None

Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages

*List may not include courses that are on a common table shared between programs.

GEO 441 - Geographic Information Science
GEO 542 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
Geographic Analysis