ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 275 - Environmental Mapping

Institution:

Hiram College

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Description:

GIS, or Geographical Information Systems, is a class of software that allows information to be geographically referenced using digital maps linked with a database. GIS has become an extremely important tool in support of activities that takes place in a geographical context (e.g., human economic activity and population movement, land use patterns). This is a hands-on course in which students learn to use current software and hardware by collecting geographical data and creating maps. After classroom instruction in basic cartography, the use of GIS software, and GPS (global positioning system) technology, students will collaborate on designing and completing a mapping project.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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