BIO 4273 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Henderson State University

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Description:

Geographic information systems (GIS) use computers to capture, store, retrieve, analyze, manipulate and display spatial data. This course introduces students to GIS, with an emphasis on environmental applications. A "hands-on" approach is taken, and the majority of the course is devoted to developing skills in using GIS to solve problems. Includes image processing, cartographic modeling, map algebra, multi-criteria evaluation, multiple regression, and geostatistics. Prerequisites: BIO 2104, BIO 2114, and MTH 1243 or higher.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hsu.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 230-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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