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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.

Notes:
A term project on the use of a GIS in solving a specific environmental or socio-economic problem is required.ENVSCI 623L and UPCD 623L are the same course.

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2024 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 3039 M
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Hotz,Helenmary M M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 2
Enrolled: 1
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
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01L 3040 W
5:30 - 8:15 pm
Hotz,Helenmary M M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 2
Enrolled: 1
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
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02 12777
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Drew,Justin Jason On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity: 10
Enrolled: 2
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
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2025 Spring

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
Class Notes:
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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:
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02 10682
-
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:
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