Students will learn about geographic data, and explore the power of visualization that comes from mapping them with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS can transform data that are located on the earth’s surface into information that can be utilized in social, economic, political and environment decision-making. Through lectures and labs, students will examine the use of GIS and maps in their own academic area of interest. Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
