ENSC 260 - Introduction to GIS in Earth and Environmental Sciences

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
Interpretation of spatial data and preparation of maps using Geographic Information Systems. Display and manipulation of vector and raster data. Map scale, projections, and coordinate transformations. Basic database queries. Global Positioning Systems. The course will include examples from Earth sciences. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

Credit Restrictions: Must be taken graded A-F for credit toward the major.
Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2600.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Cross-listed: GEOL 260.