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2015-2016 University Catalog

EVPP 430 - Fundamentals of Environmental Geographic Information Systems

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Provides the basic knowledge to explore complex environmental data sets and relationships among biological, ecological, physical and anthropogenic variables using geographic information systems. Using spatial mapping and exploration tools students will be capable of independent analysis of complex environment.

Prerequisite(s): EVPP 110 and 111 or EVPP 210, and IT 103 or CDS 130, and 60 credit hours; or permission of instructor.

Notes: Previous knowledge of fundamentals of geography, coordinate systems and map projections is an asset. Knowledge of operating systems, text editor and spreadsheet is required.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Summer