GEOL 42104 - (was ERSC 4421) GIS I

Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.

Was ERSC 4421. Introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. Lectures are prepared as online technical screencasts and geospatial concept explanations. The creation, acquisition, management, display, exploration, analysis, and display of spatial data are described by practical skill-building exercises. Class meetings utilize a project-based methodology incorporating applications from geography, geology, biology, environmental science, and the social sciences to foster basic to intermediate-level GIS software proficiency. ArcGIS Desktop is the primary platform used although other applications will be introduced. Students produce a portfolio of their work. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOL 52104 (was ERSC 5421). Cross listed as GEOG 42144

Prerequisites: GEOG 33343 or consent of instructor.