IDCE30274
COMPUTER PROG FOR GIS
Other titles (3)
- LAB: COMPUTER PROG FOR GIS
- Computer Programming for GIS
- LAB:COMPUTER PROG FOR GIS
- Department
- Int'l Dev'l, Community, Envir
- Terms offered
- 26
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
This course introduces fundamental concepts of computer programming for geoprocessing, spatial analysis and mapping. This course is ideal for graduate students and upper level undergraduates who want to learn about programming skills for GIS. Topics covered include the use of Python and related packages, Python within the ArcGIS environment, the basics of Google Earth Engine, and a series of lectures and activities around understanding user needs and prototyping ideas using Human Centered Design methods. The course consists of technical lab exercises, tutorials, and group work.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2013–2023
2008 2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 34% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 28% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 31% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 5% per year. | 2029 Spring: 31% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 33% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2028 Spring: 29% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 36% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2027 Spring: 30% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 7% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2015 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2014 | 1 section | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2013 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data
Meeting times
Recent first- Fri, 8:35 AM–9:50 AM JC103 2023-12014-1
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM ONLINE 2023-22012-1
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM ONLINE 2021-1
- Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM ONLINE 2021-2
- Mon, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC105 2019-22017-22017-22015-12014-12014-2
- Tue, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC103 2019-1
- Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC103 2017-1
- Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC103 2017-1
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Jonathan P. Ocon | Lecture | 0.5 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20325 |
| Spring 2023 | Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde | Lecture | 0.5 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 30426 |
| Fall 2022 | Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde | Online | 0.5 | 7 of 20 enrolled | 20325 |
| Spring 2022 | Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde | Lecture | 0.5 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 30426 |
| Fall 2021 | Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde | Lecture | 0.5 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2021 | Shadrock Roberts | Online | 0.5 | 15 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2020 | Shadrock Roberts | Online | 0.5 | 16 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2020 | Shadrock Roberts | Lecture | 0.5 | 6 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2019 | Shadrock Roberts | Lecture | 0.5 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2019 | Nicholas J. Cuba | Lecture | 0.5 | 17 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2018 | Nicholas J. Cuba | Lecture | 0.5 | 6 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2018 | Arthur F. Elmes | Lecture | 0.5 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2017 | Arthur F. Elmes | Lecture | 0.5 | 29 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2017 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2016 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 18 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2016 | Ylli Kellici | Lecture | 0.5 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2015 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 18 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2015 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 17 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2014 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 22 of 20 enrolled | 21198 |
| Spring 2014 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 23 of 15 enrolled | 33412 |
| Fall 2013 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 25 of 10 enrolled | 21198 |
| Fall 2012 | Jie Tian | Lecture | 0.5 | 16 of 15 enrolled | 21198 |
| Fall 2011 | Honglei Zhu | Lecture | 0.5 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 21198 |
| Fall 2010 | Honglei Zhu | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 15 enrolled | 28599 |
| Fall 2009 | Henry Bulley | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 25973 |
| Fall 2008 | Henry Bulley | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 20 enrolled | 25973 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | Jie Tian | Lab | - | 25 of 10 enrolled | 21387 |
| Fall 2012 | Jie Tian | Lab | - | 16 of 15 enrolled | 21387 |
| Fall 2011 | Honglei Zhu | Lab | - | 14 of 15 enrolled | 21387 |
| Fall 2009 | Henry Bulley | Lab | - | 10 of 20 enrolled | 25974 |
| Fall 2008 | Henry Bulley | Lab | - | 5 of 20 enrolled | 25974 |