GEOG 332.1

Introduction to Desktop GIS

This course introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) which are systems of computers and people used to integrate spatial data for informed decision making. Topics may include analysis of environmental, economic, political, social, health care, and transportation data. Using desktop GIS software (such as ArcGIS) students will learn GIS skills including identifying zones, measuring distances, calculating areas, integrating spatial data and displaying output. This course will also cover basic software functionality, database construction, and management. This course is the first of a two-part series.

Units: 1.5

Hours: 27 hours LEC