Course Descriptions

581 Concepts for Spatial Thinking (4, FaSpSm)
The unique characteristics and importance of spatial information as they relate to the evolving science, technology and applications of Geographic Information Systems.

582 Spatial Databases (4, FaSpSm)
Design, implementation and interrogation of relational, object-oriented and other types of geospatial databases.

583 Spatial Analysis and Modeling (4, FaSm)
Examination of the process of geographic abstraction and modeling in relation to the different data models and spatial analysis operations available in current GIS.

585 Geospatial Technology Project Management (4, SpSm)
Concepts, principles and use of project management tools and the people issues encountered running GIS projects.

586 GIS Programming and Customization (4, FaSp)
Design, coding and implementation of GIS-based software and models with Visual Basic .NET and other programming languages.

587 GPS/GIS Field Techniques (4, FaSpSm)
Field exploration of methods and problems of data acquisition and integration using GPS/GIS data collection systems at Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island.

588 Remote Sensing for GIS (4, FaSm)
Principles of remote sensing, satellite systems and role of remote sensing data in GIS applications.

589 Cartography and Visualization (4, FaSp)
Principles of visual perception, spatial cognition and cartographic design and their contributions to the maps, animations, virtual reality and multimedia displays produced with modern GIS.

591 Web GIS (4, SpSm)
Design, implementation and technological building blocks for distributed web-based GIS services.

GEOG 594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm)
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded CR/NC.

* Course availability: Fa - Fall, Sp - Spring, Sm - Summer