BIO 312 - GIS and Spatial Modeling (Alternate years)

Institution:

Cedar Crest College

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Description:

Students in this course will gain both field and lab experience in the uses of GPS (Geographical Positioning Systems) and GIS (Geographic Information System).The relationship of these new technologies to the fields of conservation biology, land management, business, criminal investigation, and city planning will be discussed through readings in the primary literature and experienced through class projects. Projects include mapping and data basing the Cedar Crest College Buildings and Arboretum, assessing habitat use by animals in a local park, and a study of changes in land use over time. Students must take both the lecture and lab portions of this course. Prerequisites: BIO121, 122; BIO 235 is strongly recommended.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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