PLSCS 4200

Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

Principles and applications of geographic information systems for characterizing and assessing agronomic and environmental systems. Emphasizes accessing, updating, analyzing, and mapping geo-spatial data and information. Considers information needs assessment; spatial data accession; coordinate systems; spatial database design, construction, and maintenance; modeling and analysis; map accuracy assessment; and digital cartography.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PLSCS 4110 or previous experience with GIS or permission of instructor.

• Select appropriate spatial data models and scales for diverse application environments.
• Demonstrate proficiency at designing and developing a geospatial database.
• Demonstrate proficiency with geospatial data processing.
• Demonstrate proficiency at applying knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and datums.
• Conduct an independent applications-based project.
• Develop and present an oral and collaborative group project.

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