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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TBA		 Online 4 $3629 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3629 (guest students)

Description

This course teaches the concepts, principles, approaches, techniques, and technologies of geographic information systems (GIS)The specific topics include essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements and system integration, technologies and techniques for acquiring spatial data, spatial data models, data structures, data formats, database models, spatial analysis and modeling, cartographic design, implementation of a GIS, and environmental and socioeconomic applications. Hands-on exercises on ArcView are assigned each week.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

15 / 35

Status

Open

Instructor

Justin Drew

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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