Learning Objectives:
1. Overview location theory and GIS
2. Provide basic techniques for location analysis
3. Introduce GIS-based techniques for location analysis
4. Examine the role of GIS in location analysis
5. Explore the future of location analysis as a result of GIS 


This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the
specific learning objectives listed below:

Communicate effectively through writing.  This is met by a series of writing 
assignments associated with supplemental reading and data analysis.
 
Communicate effectively through speech.  This is met by oral presentations, 
discussion leading, and classroom participation.

Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty 
electronic interaction, data analysis activities and assignments, and exposure to 
GIS technologies.
 
Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and is 
developed through homework assignments, lecture, classroom discussion, and inquiry-
based learning efforts.

Moral Reasoning (Ethics) is an important element of this course, as it considers 
ethical guidelines for use of geographic technologies and considers the role of GIS 
in economic development and human welfare.   Moral reasoning is developed through 
lectures, writing assignments, classroom discussion, and inquiry-based learning 
activities.

Introduction: GIS and location 
Location science and GIS
Site selection analysis
Corridor siting
GIS and decision-support for public facility location
Network analysis
Spatial Interaction (Gravity) models
Location-allocation models
Synthesis and integration