EES 330 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Mercer University

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Description:

Prerequisite: EES 150 or CSC 125 or permission of the instructor. The study of computer-based technology for creating geographic data, managing large quantities of digital data, integrating information from different sources, visualizing scenarios, and analyzing geographic data. The theoretical component of the course emphasizes the fundamentals of cartography and structure and editing of spatial data. Successful students will be able to apply this knowledge to demonstrate how GIS can be used to propose hypothetical solutions to various environmental problems. A lecture and laboratory course. (Every year)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercer.edu

Phone Number:

(478) 301-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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