Environmental Studies

ENVS 215A Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Applications

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as the technology of processing spatial data, including input, storage and retrieval; manipulation and analysis; reporting and interpretation. Emphasizes GIS as a decision support system for environmental and social problem solving, using basic model building, experimental design, and database management. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ENVS 115A.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): Previous or concurrent enrollment in ENVS 215L is required. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

Credits

5

Instructor

Bo Yang

Also offered as

GIST 215A