ERS 17 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an important modern tool for the analysis of geographical data for the natural and social sciences. This course is an introduction to the hardware, software, and operations of GIS in addition to an exploration of GIS applications and a presentation of data structures and basic functions. The course covers: GIS principles, creating and assessing spatial data sets, importing and exporting data, geocoding, tabular data files, charts, layouts, and applications. Students construct a GIS project. Same as GGR 17. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory when offered for four credits.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.liu.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 299-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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