GIS 4850 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3(2 + 2)

Prerequisite: GIS 2250 plus upper division standing or Permission of instructor

This course offers an opportunity for upper-division students with a solid background in the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to apply the analytical capabilities of this technology to model real-world situations in support of decision making. Particular emphasis is given to the specific conditions, requirements, and processing considerations surrounding effective GIS modeling and decision making. Issues of design and development of GIS and their implementation are discussed and analyzed.