GIS 1220 - Digital Earth: Geospatial Technologies

Credits: 4

Description: This course serves as an introduction to technologies used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of geographical features that occur on earth. Students learn basic concepts needed to understand maps, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information science (GIS) and remote sensing of the environment. Topics include the nature and characteristics of geospatial technologies, concepts of spatial data, principles and methods of capturing and representing spatial data, and methods of analysis and interpretation of maps and visualizations. This course addresses basic analysis and spatial problem-solving skills. Intermediate spatial analysis skills are taken up in subsequent GIS courses.

Note: Students may not receive credit for GEG 1220 and GIS 1220.

General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences