GEOL A363 - GIS in the Sciences

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Aiken

Subject:

Geological Sciences

Description:

(Prereq: Grade of C or better in GEOL A101, A103, or A401) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. This course provides an overview of key elements of a GIS including, but not limited to, the development and application of modern GIS, spatial data types and structores, GPS and satellite mapping, map projections and cocordinate systems, GIS data acquisition and quality control, spatial analysis, and career options for GIS professionals. Course topics are supplemented with hands-on activities using ESRI's ArcGIS software environment.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/01/2008 - 06/30/2013 

Institution Website:

web.usca.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 648-6851

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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