GEOG 205 - introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in GEOG 201 or FTEC 201 and Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 102, Completion of CA 103 and MATH 080, and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will explore the methods, technology and software used to capture, manage, analyze and present geographic data. Students will use their knowledge to complete a GIS project in a field of interest. This course is intended for Geography/GIS majors and persons interested using GIS in professional settings. NOTE: Does not meet Physical Science requirement. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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