Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Course #: ENVSCI 623L, Class #: 2692, Section #: 01
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.
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Mo 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
4
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Enrolled / Capacity
22 / 24
Status
Open