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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 M02-0628 GIS computer lab 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
0
Min. Tuition*
$0 (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

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

M02-0628 GIS computer lab

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Zong-Guo Xia

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.