2026 Fall > GRAD > ENVSCI > ENVSCI 623L
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Course #: ENVSCI 623L
Description:
This course teaches the concepts, principles, approaches, techniques, and technologies of geographic information systems (GIS)The specific topics include essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements and system integration, technologies and techniques for acquiring spatial data, spatial data models, data structures, data formats, database models, spatial analysis and modeling, cartographic design, implementation of a GIS, and environmental and socioeconomic applications. Hands-on exercises on ArcView are assigned each week.
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 2692 | M 4:00 - 6:45 pm |
Xia,Zong-Guo | M02-0628 GIS computer lab | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
2
Enrolled:
1
Status:
Open
Credits:
4/4
Class Notes:
This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
OER Course Material, no cost course materials
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| 01L | 2693 | W 4:00 - 6:45 pm |
Xia,Zong-Guo | M02-0628 GIS computer lab | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
2
Enrolled:
1
Status:
Open
Credits:
4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
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| 02 | 4534 | - |
Drew,Justin | On-line course | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
10
Enrolled:
6
Status:
Open
Credits:
4/4
Class Notes:
This course uses traditional cost course materials
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Traditional course cost materials
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