Sociology 298 - Experimental Course:Mapping Disaster:Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course will introduce students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a powerful software for mapping and spatial analysis. It will focus on mapping and analyzing environmental and socio-economic data. Topically, the course will concentrate on the issues and challenges raised in the Gulf Coast area generally and New Orleans in particular by the events leading up to, the impact of, and the long-range consequences of Hurricane Katrina. (John Grady, Jenni Lund)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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