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GEOG210

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Maps, GIS and the Environment

Geography Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Introduces students to the elements of geographic information systems (GIS) including cartography, data structure, map overlays, and spatial analysis. Applications of GIS to environmental issues relating to hydrology and watershed management, soil science, land-use planning, and conservation are explored in a hands-on style, incorporating both field activities and GIS software. This course is the same course as ENVSC 210. Students may receive credit for either GEOG 210 or ENVSC 210 but not both. Laboratories and field trips included.

Components

Lecture, Lab

Credits

5

Associate of Arts Distribution Area

Natural Sciences - Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences

Multicultural

No

Effective Term

Winter 2022