GEOG 417 - Advanced GIS

Description:
Advanced GIS principles, techniques, analysis, and application. Lecture and practical hands-on experience. Applied experience using GIS software. GEOG 417 and GEOL 417 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOG 404 or GEOL 404.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Justify, apply, employ, and interpret input data to solve a geographic problem
Recognize different ways in which GIS can be applied in a variety of fields
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of graphic and text presentation and communication skills
Demonstrate knowledge of computer-based skills using modern GIS software
Recall and integrate knowledge learned through lecture, labs, reading, and software skills