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Apr 19, 2024
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2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENVSC 306 - Environmental GIS II
Credits: 4
An interdisciplinary examination of the theory and techniques used in the advanced mapping and geographic analysis of environmental problems. Students design, execute, and present a semester-long, independent research project whose primary research tool is geographic information systems (GIS) and related technologies. Students are also exposed to advanced topics in GIS including raster-based map algebra, spatial estimation, weighted and fuzzy overlay, network and terrain analysis, modeling and scripting, and data standards and quality. The class includes a weekly three-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite: ENVSC 305 and permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: CL, QR.
This course may NOT be counted as a laboratory course for the Natural Science distribution requirement for students who matriculated before Fall 2016.
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