ERS 18 - Applications and Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems

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Long Island University-C W Post Campus

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Description:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics, analysis of error; ways in which geographic and scientific principles and techniques can be implemented in GIS. Students explore the use of GIS in answering specific problems; discuss the problems of data exchange standards and large data bases; evaluate the use of spatial analysis techniques in the GIS context; and describe applications of GIS in various fields of earth and environmental science. Same as GGR 18. Three hours lecture when offered for three credits; three hours lecture, three hours laboratory when offered for four credits. Prerequisites of ERS 17 or GGR 17 and one of ERS 1 or 2, GGR 1 or 2, GLY 1 or 2 are required.

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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