GEOSC-380 GIS for Geoscientists

Introduction to basic concepts in computer-based GIS emphasizing hands-on practice in portraying and analyzing spatially referenced data sets to produce a variety of types of digital products and to solve geologic problems. Practice using data from multiple sources, including data downloaded from online sources, field-collected data and published map data. Emphasis on mastery of basic skills and techniques using ESRI ArcGIS software.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

(Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

any course in geoscience that addresses GIS or permission of the instructor. During junior and senior class pre-registration, open only to geoscience concentrators.

Offered

Spring