EP 255 - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

This course provides students with an introduction to technologies for collecting, using, and communicating spatial information. This introduction covers the scientific basis for the technologies as well as common applications in sectors as diverse as environmental sciences, urban planning, marketing, public policy, and infrastructure management. The course includes a multidisciplinary array of topics covering cartography (map making), geodesy, data analysis, computer applications, and information literacy. The course includes substantive GIS projects based on real-world applications. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Jones

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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