Course Description
Provides quantitative rigorous hands-on-exercises on the applications of geographic information system (GIS) techniques in geological and environmental sciences, especially used to solve pressing environmental water resource issues. Students will master image processing and spatial analysis techniques (e.g., image classifications, spatial interpolation, georeferencing). The course will cover the fundamentals of GIS with an emphasis geologic and hydrologic environmental problem solving for today's and future needs.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
The last few weeks will be spent on a group or individual
project. Graduate students are encouraged to apply the gained
expertise to their ongoing research. Preferably, this becomes a
part of their thesis/dissertation research. A report and in-
class presentation will be provided on the project detailing
the objectives, location, data, analysis techniques, and
findings. Graduate students will present their respective in-
class projects utilizing GIS to the entire class at the end of
the semester.
Athena Title
Environmental GIS
Non-Traditional Format
This courses is intended for both undergraduate and graduate students in Geology or related programs looking to enhance their knowledge and application of GIS.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Topical Outline