GP 250 - Geographic Information Systems Skills and Techniques

Credit Hours: 4

This course will focus on the development of skills and techniques useful in spatial data creation, management and display in a geographic information system (GIS). The following applications will be emphasized: spatial data management, map editing, and creation of spatial data with ArcGIS software; and new technologies used in spatial data acquisition and storage. During the course, the student will refine their use of GIS software and online mapping applications. It is assumed that students have either taken GP150 or can demonstrate to the instructor an equivalent knowledge of GIS. This course serves as a required second-level course in the GIS Certificate program.
Prerequisites: GP 150 or permission of the instructor.
F/S (N)

May be taken concurrently with GP 290.