GIS 452 - Introduction to GIS

(Formerly GEO 452). Grade of C (2.0) or higher in GIS 203 or BIO 301; or consent of instructor. (4)

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) theories, including map projections and coordinate systems, vector and raster data models, spatial data management and query, and spatial data analysis, with a focus on what GIS is, how it works, its data structures, operations and applications, and future implications for society. Relevant applications of GIS theories demonstrated in the computer laboratory using industry-standard mapping software. Graded ABCDE