An Introduction to Geographic Information systems by Heywood, Cornelius, and Carver. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1998. Supplemental readings will also be provided during the semester.
Everyday humans have a major impact on both the natural and built environments in which they live.
And everyday the environment sustains human life and has a major impact on how we live. But there is an enormous amount of data out there and we have historically made important decisions without very good geographic information. Imagine, however, if we had some magic way to help us manage and analyze geographic information to support our decision-making. You are about to learn about an exciting and powerful new technology that is coming into widespread use all over the world. Geographic Information Systems are now an essential tool in every field from urban planning, to resource management, to business and marketing.