Geographic data sources and models. All through the course various computer tools will be introduced to show how they can help you to save time and, in some cases, to solve problems that otherwise could not be solved at all. This is only partially true, mainly because MI lacks many of the analytical functions that a full-blown GIS must have. It will be assumed that students have, at least, elementary knowledge of Microsoft's Word or are willing and able to learn the basics on their own. For a significant number of students GGR272 will consume more time than many other courses do.
Computers can be, and often are, very frustrating tools.
Bring lots of patience, motivation and persistence. Index Week 1 - Nature of Geographic Data and Computing in Geography. Introduction Technical and administrative remarks. Goals of course. The nature of geographic data.