NRMG534 GIS I: Basic Cartography and Geoprocessing

GIS I is an introduction to the science of spatial information and the use of GIS software. The course includes a brief background session in geography and GIS, as well as an introduction to the ArcGIS software package. Topics also include spatial awareness, cartography, spatial data structure, GPS for GIS, spatial analysis, spatial data sources, and legal issues associated with GIS.

Students enrolled for graduate credit will complete an independent project using methods covered in the course directly or indirectly related to their Master’s degree research or project topic, and submit the results in the form of a written report and class presentation for combined NATR343/NRMG534.  Place-based research topics driven by the students’ specific research interests are commonly focused on service to indigenous communities.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CAPP 105 or equivalent, familiarity with computer applications

Corequisite

none

Offered

F