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Geography 460 covers the theory and application of computerized
geographic information systems (GIS). It combines an overview
of general principles of GIS and practical experience in the analytical
use of spatial information. It can be taken as an introduction
(a bit challenging one) or as a way to deepen already established
understanding, or as a way to add GIS techniques to an existing
environmental discipline. The lectures cover a comprehensive overview
of the analytical treatment of geographic information, following
the organization of a textbook written by the instructor. The
practical component involves the use of an analytical software
package, leading to a project experience. Lab exercises are interspersed
with discussion events to connect the practical material to broader
practice. Web resources will provide lecture notes, exercise materials,
discussion materials and sources for geographic information and
analysis at UW and around the world.
Each student will be required to apply computer tools to an issue
requiring spatial analysis, some of it outside of class hours.
This course is designed for a broad range of students, but each
student should have some exposure to the procedures used to make
maps and some introduction to the use of spatial information.
Geography students should have Geog. 360
(Principles of Cartography) or its equivalent such as surveying,
site analysis for landscape architects, or field courses in environmental
sciences. A multi-disciplinary mix of students helps demonstrate
the multi-disciplinary nature of GIS applications.
The Learning Objectives and Social
Contract
The text for this course is Exploring Geographic Information Systems published by John Wiley written by the instructor (See current prices). Revenue generated to the instructor by this class is donated the the Geography Department for student support. Readings for discussions will be available on the World Wide Web.
This web resource is mounted for the use of Geography 460.
It is not designed to support distance learning, but to serve
as an adjunct inside an existing course. All rights reserved,
copyright (c) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 Nicholas
Chrisman. The ArcView Help folder and some of the exercise materials
are also copyright (c) 2000 Eugene W. Martin, used with permission.
Many elements of these pages appear in Exploring GIS, and
are Copyright (c) 1997, 2001 John Wiley and Sons. Used in this
site by permission.
A note about this web-site
Nicholas R. Chrisman,
Instructor
Eugene Martin,
Steven Hyde,
and Muthatha Ramanathan;
Teaching Assistants
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