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[Title] Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Brandon Sackmann computer science environmental studies geography [Offering] Course [Standing] FR–SRFreshmen–Senior [Credits] 4 [Credits_5] 04 [When] Evening [Su] Su 15 Session II Summer [Description] Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer-based systems for management, display, and analysis of geographic data. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with (1) an overview of the development and basic principles of GIS, (2) practical experience in the use of ArcGIS 10.x (one of the most popular commercial GIS packages), (3) an understanding of the development of a GIS project. By the end of the course, students will be able to create GIS maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily communicate GIS-based information to others. [Faculty] Brandon Sackmann [Days] Tue Wed Thu [Multiple Standings] Freshmen FR Sophomore SO Junior JR Senior SR [Start Quarters] Summer [Open Quarters] 
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