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Historical Landscapes & Geographic Information Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 M01-0503 Archaeol Teachng Lab 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
We 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
M01-0503 Archaeol Teachng Lab
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This course aims to provide a basic understanding of how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to visualize and analyze spatial data for historical landscape studies. Through readings and discussion we will explore the social construction of space and spatial analytical techniques. Students will learn basic techniques for acquiring, manipulating and creating geospatial data in several forms, from raster-based satellite imagery and digital terrain models to point, line and polygon representation of vector data. Students will create a GIS project for a region of their choice; this may be an area of personal interest or for thesis research.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

M01-0503 Archaeol Teachng Lab

Enrolled / Capacity

3 / 15

Status

Closed

Instructor

Douglas Bolender

Tuition*

$2557 (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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