EESC 410 Introduction to Geospatial Technology (Lec/Lab)
An introduction to the fundamentals of Geospatial Technology, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cartography, remote sensing, and spatial analysis through a series of lectures and hands-on computer-based exercises.
Prerequisite
Majors: Admission to advanced program, Non-Majors: Instructor permission
Offered
Spring, odd years
Outcomes
- ABET Outcomes 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e
- Students will understand what GIS is, why GIS is useful in science, and the basics of GIS
- They will use and understand common concepts and terms in GIS, and how data are contained in a GIS
- Students will be able to break down and translate ecological tasks into the language of GIS