GP 140 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to Geospatial Technology covers various principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), remote sensing, and surveying with applications to data collection and location-based analysis for field-based sciences (planning, engineering, environmental science, biology, geology). Emphasis is on demonstrating key concepts, software capabilities, and opportunities in the geospatial industry. Students will work with hand held GPS, GIS, and remote sensing software. On campus field work is required. This is a required course in the GIS Certificate program.
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