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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
TBA		 Online 4 $3409 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3409 (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

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

29 / 31

Status

Open

Instructor

Justin Drew

Tuition*

$3409 (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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