GEOG 407 - Advanced GIS Analysis

(4 units) CO14

Advanced tools, data management, and functions in geographic information systems (GIS) (ArcGIS); topics in spatial data analysis, 3d-visualization, and modeling of geographic information science (GISci).

Maximum units a student may earn: 4

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 405. Recommended Preparation: Course in cartography, computer science or statistics.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. define what constitutes a spatial analysis using GIS.
2. discuss how GIS technology is implemented in current versions of commercial and open source GIS software.
3. complete research-based analysis utilizing main-stream GIS technology to address a scientific topic of societal concern.

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