This course introduces Geographic Information Science (GIS) as a powerful mapping and analytical tool. Topics include GISc data structure, map projections, and fundamental GISc techniques for spatial analysis. Laboratory exercises concentrate on applying concepts presented in lectures and incorporate two widely used GISc software packages - IDRISI (created by Clarklabs) and ArcGIS (created by ESRI). These exercises include examples of GISc applications in environmental modeling, socio-demographic change and site suitability analyses. Although the course is computer-intensive, no programming background is required. A formal-analysis course. Counts as skills course or core course in mapping sciences/spatial analysis in geography major.
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
Intersession
2030
68%2030 Fall: 68% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2018. Department course count rising about 5% per year.
48%2030 Spring: 48% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year.
7%2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018.
13%2030 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029
73%2029 Fall: 73% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2017. Department course count rising about 4% per year.
57%2029 Spring: 57% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 10 spring terms since 2017.
6%2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017.
13%2029 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2028
77%2028 Fall: 77% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2016. Department course count rising about 3% per year.
60%2028 Spring: 60% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 11 spring terms since 2016.
5%2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016.
12%2028 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2027
80%2027 Fall: 80% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2015. Department course count rising about 3% per year.
59%2027 Spring: 59% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 11 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year.
5%2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015.
12%2027 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2026
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2025
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
Not offered
2024
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2023
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2022
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2021
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2020
22 sections
11 section
Not offered
11 section
2019
22 sections
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2018
22 sections
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
2017
11 section
11 section
Not offered
Not offered
2016
11 section
11 section
Not offered
n/aNo data for this term
ForecastUnder 15%15–39%40–69%70–89%90%+Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sectionsNot offeredNo data for term
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Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AMJC1032026-12024-12022-12019-32017-22016-2+14 moreAlso offered in Spring 2012, Spring 2008, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2003, Spring 1998, Fall 1996, Spring 1996, Fall 1995