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Fall 2023
Dec 26, 2024 |
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| SOCI 205 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping for the Social Sciences |
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An examination of the basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application in the social sciences. These systems are increasingly important analytical tools that are used across disciplines, at all levels of government, and among many public and private companies to collect, map, and analyze data. GIS tools allow users to see and analyze how social issues are distributed over physical space. This course offers a hands-on introduction to various GIS techniques. Students learn basic GIS concepts and skills that offer applications for urban planning, social services, crime prevention and reduction, and population studies. No prior experience with GIS is required.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Sociology & Criminology Department Course Attributes: D.v1_DomainGenEd-Domain II-A, Undergraduate Level Course, Lrng Objective 03, Lrng Objective 09 Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Non-Matriculated May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student |
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