The class requires hiking on and around the island, possibly carrying the GPS backback equipment. The USC Wrigley Marine Science Center includes a modern cafeteria, lecture hall, computer labs, and a motel-like dormitory. Students may bring guests, room permitting. No prior GIS experience is needed although its preferred. Round trip ferry service is from Long Beach or Los Angeles harbors.
Many students stay later or come early for a vacation.
There are no set materials for GEOG-590, Directed Research. This course carries no grade, only 1-12 units of credit. Students would need to contact the Geography Department well in advance to present their proposed topic and approach to one of the GIS faculty and complete a 'contract' of goals, tasks, and timeline. 590's are infrequently used. To enroll in an upcoming course please complete the Permit to Register form .