This course examines the fundamental concepts of the representation of geographic information, including elements of spatial analysis, cartography and remote sensing. Practical skills are developed through the use of a GIS system. GEO 583b Seminar in Geographic Information Science . The application of general principles of scientific modeling and data visualization to geographic problems using GIS or other relevant spatial information processing systems. Students complete an individual or team-based project.
Computer programming is an option.
M. Pazner. 3 hour seminar. 585a Raster GIS Modeling. Theoretical material is complemented with assignments using raster GIS software, with some emphasis on raster GIS visualization.