Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems is a course designed to introduce students to Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing technology through academic study and applied instruction.

Students will be introduced to terminology and concepts relating to GIS/RS technology and will apply these concepts through the use of GIS industry-standard software programs. Students will participate in structured, applied learning exercises taken from existing data sources, as well as conduct new studies on authentic data collected through self-driven study and analysis.

An ongoing emphasis of the use of GIS and RS technology in various career fields will enhance the applied learning activities and exercises

Course instructor is Penny Carpenter.