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Advanced Topics in GIScience

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Mo 10a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 M02-0628 GIS computer lab 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Mo 10a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course is an advanced GIS graduate course focusing on quantitative methods in spatial analysis. It is meant to promote critical thinking and explore current technical advances in GIS. Students will examine GIS applications in detail, and gain "hands-on" experience with current spatial modeling software in an applied area. Students will also gain experience in planning and outlining an applied GIS project, learning the specific techniques required for the project, and advancing the project through to completion.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

M02-0628 GIS computer lab

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 23

Status

Closed

Instructor

Zong-Guo Xia

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* 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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