Geographical Information Systems

GIS 200 (4 CR)
Geographical Information Systems I

Prerequisite: ITE 115 or instructor permission.

Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

GIS 201 (4 CR)
Geographical Information Systems II

Prerequisite: GIS 200.

Provides a continuation of GIS 200, with emphasis on advanced topics in problem solving, decision-making, modeling, programming, and data management. Covers map projections and data formats, and methods for solving the problems they create. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.