CIS 360 - Geographical Information Systems

Institution:

University of Maine at Augusta

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Description:

This course is designed to discuss the various issues of using spatial data contained in information systems to aid decision makers. The use of a Geographical Information System (GIS) gives the user a valuable tool in the decision-making process by combining the power of the database with the power of a graphical presentation tool to identify trends and other information hidden within the information system. Topics include fundamental cartographic issues, properties of spatial data, processing spatial data, presentation of spatial information, and GIS operations. Prerequisites: Users should have had at least one class in a high-level programming (200 or higher) language. Non-CIS students may take this course by permission of the instructor. CR. 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uma.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 621-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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