URBN PL 206

Main Course

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Description

Lecture, one hour; laboratory, two hours. Practice-oriented study using Esri/ArcGIS. Survey and overview of spatial analysis techniques and training on data analysis, management, and visualization. Students are guided through series of exercises and assignments to build higher levels of spatial understanding and experience. Use of laboratory exercises, book exercises, and project to help illuminate principles and teach useful skills. Discussion of three major themes: spatial analysis, data management, design and visualization. Letter grading.