GP 150 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Credit Hours: 4

This course will provide an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course will explore the following: the variety of uses of spatial analysis; the basic terms and concepts in GIS; issues of data collection, appropriateness, and handling; and introduce basic techniques in spatial analysis. During the course, students will learn to use ESRI’s ArcGIS software. It is assumed that students have no prior knowledge about GIS. This course serves as a foundations course in the GIS Certificate Program. Students should have basic computer skills (create, saving, and retrieving files) and some familiarity with the Windows operating system.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.
F/S (C, N, S)