GEOL 2600 - Introduction to GIS

Units: 4
Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for interpretation of spatial data and preparation of maps. Display and manipulation of vector and raster data, including point locations, street maps, boundaries, and satellite images. Map scale, projections, and coordinate transformations. Basic database queries. Principles of Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The course will include examples from several disciplines. Cross-listed GEOG 2600. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.