Course Description
Advanced geospatial technologies intended to develop skills and understanding of applications of technologies through theory and lab exercises. Students learn about raster-based spatial analysis, different types of models and applications, creating continuous surfaces from point data interpolations/geostatistics), visualizations, and introduction to remote sensing land use and spatial analyses.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to write a paper for this
class on a topic agreed upon by the student and faculty member.
It will be required that the topic is of a nature of exploration
of the field of GIS.
Athena Title
Advanced GIS
Undergraduate Pre or Corequisite
LAND 3030
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
● Understand and apply a variety of concepts in spatial analysis and raster data ●Solve complex problems, make decisions, and apply a variety of GIS methods to accomplish the decision-making process ●Have a basic understanding of other resources outside GIS (LiDAR, satellite imagery, and other) that can be used in conjunction with GIS analyses•Be proficient and self-sufficient in GIS methods, tools, processes that they can use in their research or practicum
Topical Outline
Modules 0-10 run for 15 week period Module 0 – Introduction, Course Management Data and Website Module 1 – Review of Spatial Data Models Module 2 – Database Concepts Module 3 – Raster/Spatial Analyst Module 4 – Geostatistical Analyst Module 5 – Modeling Module 6 – 3D Analyst with ArcGIS Module 7 – Sources of Data, useful links, etc. Module 8 – Imagery, Lidar Module 9 – Geodesign Module 10 – WebMapping with ESRI online