GEOL 52104 - (was ERSC 5421) GIS I

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

Was ERSC 5421. This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of spatial data for problem-solving in science. Lectures are prepared as online technical screencasts and geospc1tial concept explanations. The creation, acquisition, management, display, exploration, and analysis, and display of spatial data is described via the use of practical skill-building exercises. Class meetings utilized a project-based methodology which incorporates 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. Same as GEOG 5421. Dual-Listed as GEOG 5421. Dual listed in the Undergraduate Catalog as GEOL 42104

Prerequisites: GEOG 3333 or consent of instructor