ENVH 523 - Practical Issues in GIS

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Key tasks and issues faced by GIS managers and practitioners responsible for implementing and managing health GIS systems in government or private-sector organizations. Presents sound principles and approaches for GIS implementation, as well as project management and organizational issues, to provide the necessary foundation of information on alternatives and pitfalls. Main topics include: GIS needs assessment, software/hardware considerations, financial and staffing requirements, project-scope delineation, project planning and control, pilot projects. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listing: ENVH 423.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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