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			Nov 03, 2025			
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						Academic Bulletin 2025-2026  
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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.
   
				  
 
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