CIS 350 - Geographic Analysis of Data: An Introduction to GIS

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Description:

Prerequisite: Junior standingThis course is a hands-on introduction to GIS. A GeographicInformation System (GIS) is a tool for creating maps and for doingspatial analysis - that is, asking your maps questions and getting mapsto assist in decision-making and problem solving. Typical applicationsinclude customer, crime, pollution and voting maps. You will learn touse existing geographic data sets and to incorporate your own data.You will build maps with multiple layers in an attempt to support anargument or to solve a problem that relates to your specific discipline.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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