GEOG 275 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

4 credits
Introduces concepts related to geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include cartography, coordinate systems and map projections, data classification and generalization, methods of thematic map symbolization, GIS application domains, data models and sources, analysis methods and output techniques. Lectures, readings and hands-on experience with GIS software. 3 lecture hours and 1 lab credit hour.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 25 credit hours (open only to sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Corequisite(s): None