Academic Bulletin 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2024-2025

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.