GEOG 221 - spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Systems

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Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of GEOG 205. Advisory: Completion of MATH 080 and MATH 102, and Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 115, and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101. Th i s c o u r s e p r o v i d e s a g e n e r a l survey of the fundamentals of spatial information systems and a survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data. This course is focused on the functionality of GIS as an effective tool for modeling and analyzing complex spatial relationships. The applications of a variety of quantitative methods will be explored using GIS software including ArcGIS and ArcInfo. Students will use their knowledge to complete a GIS project. BEFORE ENROLLING students must have computer skills, knowledge of georeferencing, coordinate systems, processes of data capture, data management and analysis and the skills necessary to produce a GIS map. This course is intended for Geography/ GIS majors and persons using GIS in professional settings. NOTE: Does not meet Physical Science requirement. (CSU, UC, AVC)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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