Spatial Analysis Methods in Geography
General
Prefix
GEOG
Course Number
605
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Statistical analysis of spatial variations, digital maps in spatial analysis, integration of statistical and GIS software. Required: undergraduate or graduate experience in statistics.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze and interpret relevant geographic data using up-to-date statistical software.
Outcome
Analyze and interpret relevant geograhpic data using up-to-date GIS software.
Outcome
Practice advanced spatial analysis techniques, including point pattern analysis, spatial regression, variography, and kriging.
Outcome
Critique common statistical procedures utilized in scholarly journal articles.