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ES 451 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

5 credits
Explores uses of computer-based geographic information systems (GIS) for analyzing environmental features and feature-related data. Desktop GIS is employed for data storage, geographic data analysis, and map design. Covers applications in forestry, planning, resource management, and demography. Four hours of lecture and one three-hour lab. Prerequisite(s): ES 349 . Corequisite(s): ES 451L .
Approved for General Education: Numerical Literacy Capacity, University Studies - H Strand
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.


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