Introduction to art and science of map making and cartographic design. Topics include map data acquisition, map projects and cartographic design elements such as color theory, typography, data classification and symbology. Course includes a laboratory component using computer cartographic software. Fall, every year. Fundamental concepts and uses of GIS as a problem-solving tool for geographical analysis.
Course includes a laboratory component.
In-depth introduction to GIS methodology, focusing on practical software tools and their applications. Lab-intensive course focusing on developing working knowledge and understanding of major GIS software. Fall, every year. Topics include fundamental database concepts as applied to geospatial data, properties of Euclidean, topological and set-based geometries of space, formal models of spatial objects, digital representation of space and spatial objects, computational procedures for manipulating space and spatial objects and spatial data storage and access methods.