Historical Landscapes & Geographic Information Systems
Course #: ANTH 655, Class #: 4070, Section #: 01
Description
This course aims to provide a basic understanding of how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to visualize and analyze spatial data for historical landscape studies. Through readings and discussion we will explore the social construction of space and spatial analytical techniques. Students will learn basic techniques for acquiring, manipulating and creating geospatial data in several forms, from raster-based satellite imagery and digital terrain models to point, line and polygon representation of vector data. Students will create a GIS project for a region of their choice; this may be an area of personal interest or for thesis research.
Course Details
Date / Time
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
M01-0503 Archaeol Teachng Lab
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026
Location
M01-0503 Archaeol Teachng Lab
Enrolled / Capacity
11 / 15
Status
Open