INT 220 - Introduction Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Bentley University

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Note: May be used as an elective for INT majors and minors. May also be used as a social sciences, humanities or unrestricted elective for other students. Introduces students to business and government applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and provides instruction and feedback that facilitate the development of desktop computer mapping skills. Students learn about GIS as a leading information technology industry, then focus upon fundamental interactive mapping operations that address real-world spatial problems. Instruction is provided on the merits and limitations of common international data providers before moving on to geographic data handling, and the ethical use and presentation of spatial data. Concurrent hands-on laboratory exercises develop and reinforce the skills necessary to employ desktop mapping software effectively in the business workplace. Upon completion students will be able to generate high-quality maps to use in reports, presentations, manuscripts, and Internet postings as well as have the ability to use GIS for data analysis, identifying business opportunities, and solving real world problems. I

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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