GEOL 5402 - Interdisciplinary GIS

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours Lecture: 3
Contact Hours Lab: 3

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of computer-based spatial data handling, referred to as Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The interdisciplinary approach focuses on bringing students from diverse academic backgrounds together in a team effort to learn the fundamentals of GIS, including data sources, input and analysis, and presentation of results. It is recommended that the student have completed an introductory class in one of the following: geology, biology, natural resource management, archeology, geography, or criminal justice. This graduate version of the class will require a term research project, preferably related to the student’s thesis project.

Prerequisites: Computer proficiency required
Fees: Lab fee: $8
Campus: ALP

Texas Common Core:
Course Level: Graduate