Introduction to GIS
E&ES 322
Spring 2013
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01
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| Crosslisting:
E&ES 522 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement, Environmental Studies |
| Course Cluster: Planetary Science, Service-Learning |
Geographical information systems (GIS) are powerful tools for organizing, analyzing, and displaying spatial data. GIS has applications in a wide variety of fields including the natural sciences, public policy, business, and the humanities, literally any field that uses spatially distributed information. In this course we will explore the fundamentals of GIS with an emphasis on practical application of GIS to problems from a range of disciplines. The course will cover the basic theory of GIS, data collection and input, data management, spatial analysis, visualization, and map preparation. Course work will include lecture, discussion, and hands-on activities. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(CADS)(CIVI-MN)(DATA-MN)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(HRAD-MN)(IDEA-MN)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
GIS Tutorial by Wilpen & Goer (version to be determined). Additional readings relevant to service learning project.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly problem sets, quizzes, final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
E&ES324 must be taken concurrently.
To Apply:
Add both E&ES 322 and E&ES 324 to your course request list. Submit a written statement to instructor (kdiver@wesleyan.edu) by 5 pm Jan 29 with (1) name, (2) major, (3) class (junior, etc), (4) why you should be selected to take the courses, and (5) why you cannot enroll in a future offering (including this July). Also, come to the first day of class. |
| Instructor(s): Diver,Kim Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: ALLB204; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 16 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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