Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment - Geographic Information Science & Spatial Data
ERTH 3500 Geographic Information Science & Spatial Data
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Geographic Information Systems (GISystems) provide a powerful platform to process and analyze data with locational information. This course introduces theoretical concepts in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) that provide the foundation for the creation, management, and visualization of geospatial data for a range of disciplines (e.g., Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Planning). Topics include principles of spatial object types, spatial data models, concepts of error and uncertainty, overlay, and the integration of satellite derived data (GPS, Remote Sensing Imagery) in spatial projects. Laboratory exercises emphasize how these principles are put into practice in the use of Geographic Information Systems.
NOTES: This course is intended for entry level users of Geographic Information Systems and is a required class for the Certificate in Geographic Information Science.
FORMAT:
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: Two years of university study or equivalent or instructor’s permission
CROSS-LISTING: ERTH 5600,
GEOG 3500,
ENVS 3500
EXCLUSIONS: Credit will only be given for one of
ERTH 3500.03, ERTH 5600.03,
GEOG 3500.03,
SCIE 3600.03 or
ENVS 3500