An introduction to digital geo-referenced information systems, including data capture, editing and encoding techniques, data storage structures, data base management systems, data analysis and model development, and information display methods.
Practical workshops utilizing computers complement the classroom activities.
Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, Second Edition. Instructional methods include lectures, laboratories, written exercises, examinations and use of literature. Reading and homework assignments are given to supplement the lecture materials. Unless changed by the instructor, it is assumed that the student will have completed the assignment prior to coming to lecture on the due date. Several relatively brief homework exercises will be assigned during the semester to ensure that the pertinent procedures and concepts discussed in lecture are understood.