GEG 340 - Computer Application in Geography

Institution:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

Introduction to how technology has changed techniques and methods in geography. Emphasis on spreadsheets and computer graphics, geographic report preparation, image acquisition and use (scanning, digitizing, the internet and World Wide Web), location finding and route planning, field mapping and global positioning systems (GPS), computer mapping, digital mapping, and geographic information systems (GIS). The preparation of geographic reports using these skills will be emphasized. This course is a requirement for geography majors, but will also be valuable for other majors such as geology and environment science. (Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: basic computer literacy.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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