ITM 320 - Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Golden Gate University-San Francisco

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Description:

Introduces information technology managers to geographic information systems (GIS) and their applications. You will learn the combination of software and hardware through which you can manipulate, analyze and display spatially referenced information - information that is referenced by its location on the earth's surface. By linking data to maps, a GIS can reveal relationships not apparent with traditional item-referenced information systems and databasemanagement products. By displaying information in a graphical form, you can communicate complex spatial patterns succinctly. This course is applicable to IT managers in technology, business and government fields. GIS plays a major role in fields like market research, site selection, real estate, civil engineering and telecommunications - both fixed and wireless (cable networks, traffic pattern analysis, etc). City and county governments are incorporating GIS as part of their planning and decision-making processes. States and the federal government are adopting GIS to manage operations from highway planning to environmental resource conservation. Through lectures, lab work (using ArcGIS software) and discussion, this course will introduce the concepts needed to use GIS effectively and correctly, and develop basic proficiency in GIS software usage. Applications will primarily focus on urban and regional analysis, through business, environmental and geological applications. Co-requisite: ITM 300.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ggu.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 442-7800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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