Course Description
Explores spatial concepts and new spatial analytical technologies in studying urban problems. By studying classical and cutting-edge published research in the emerging field, which leverages GIScience, location technology, and spatial analytics, students will critically examine the current state of knowledge in urban data science.
Athena Title
Seminar in Urban Data Science
Prerequisite
GEOG 4370/6370-4370L/6370L or GEOG 4370E/6370E or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This seminar explores advanced topics in Urban Data Science Geographical Information Science (GIScience). Students will critically examine the current state of knowledge over a range of fundamental and frontier research issues in leveraging spatial data science to study urban problems. The course aims to nurture independent learning and research ability and to motivate students’ interests in Urban Data Science GIScience through readings, critiques, discussions, practices, and research writing.
Topical Outline
Spatial Big Data Time Geography and Temporal GIS Scale, Space, and Urban Mobility Smart Cities Geographic Simulation for Urban Growth Modeling Research Design and Project Development
Syllabus
Public CV