SCIE 206 - Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Institution:

Bucks County Community College

Subject:

Science

Description:

This course teaches the theory and practical use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Topics include issues of data accuracy, map projections, scale, data collection, metadata, and data storage/management. GIS analysis techniques, data display options, and cartography are also covered. Students use current GIS software in laboratory exercises.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CISC110 (C or better)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bucks.edu/

Phone Number:

(215) 968-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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