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2025 Spring > GRAD > UPCD > UPCD 623L

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Course #: UPCD 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
01 9124 M
1:00 - 3:50 pm
Hotz,Helenmary M M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 2
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
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01L 10680 W
1:00 - 3:50 pm
Hotz,Helenmary M M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 2
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
02 10682
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Drew,Justin Jason On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 8
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
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