This course introduces students to principles and concepts pertinent to developing geographic information systems (GIS) and to utilizing those systems in a variety of urban planning projects. Students will develop or update their working knowledge of GIS software and will apply it to an individual project. By the completion of the course students will be able to assess the suitability of technology such as GIS to support planning tasks. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: PLG 420 or in UP002 or UP003 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
