Environmental Studies

ENVS 215A Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Applications

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as the technology of processing spatial data, including input, storage and retrieval; manipulation and analysis; reporting and interpretation. Emphasizes GIS as a decision support system for environmental and social problem solving, using basic model building, experimental design, and database management. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ENVS 115A.

Requirements

Concurrent enrollment in ENVS 215L is required. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall

Instructor

B. Nickel