GEOS 230 - Introduction to Environmental Mapping

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

Approximately 80% of all data used by businesses and the US government has a geographic component. Aerial photography, satellite imagery, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are extremely useful tools in environmental planning, resource management and risk assessment. This course is designed to introduce students to GIS and remote sensing spatial analysis techniques. By the end of the course, students should be able to plan an environmental assessment project within a GIS framework, read and understand maps, interpret aerial photos, collect data using GPS technology, import data from internet and government sources, conduct basic raster and vector GIS analyses, understand the basics and principles of satellite remote sensing, and present and critique GIS/ remote sensing projects. This course is designed as a prerequisite to Geographic Information Systems Analysis, which will focus on more advanced GIS analyses and independent projects.(4 credits)

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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