Geographic Information Systems

General

Prefix

GEOG

Course Number

316

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Concepts of GIS, including the capture, preprocessing, storage, manipulation, and display of spatial data. Integrated Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain the nature and use of digital data models.

Outcome

Contrast the differences between coordinate projection systems, as well as apply these principles to GIS Databases.

Outcome

Construct geodatabases through editing operations; particularly those of data capture and conversion.

Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to link nongeographic data to geographically referenced locational data.

Outcome

Relate the concepts of spatial data analysis as applied on both vector and raster datasets.

Dependencies

Courses

GEOG316 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

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GEOG316 is a prerequisite for: