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On Campus-- Programs and Courses

Geography 201: Introductory Geo-information Science

An introduction to Geographic Information Systems. The systematic management of spatial data. The use and construction of maps. The use of microcomputers and software for mapping and statistical work. Air photo and topographic map analyses.

 

Geography 306: Raster Geo-Information Science

Formal introduction to a computer-based GIS. Topics will focus on map analysis and on transforming and displaying spatial data. GIS will be used by student to solve problems in both physical and human geography.

 

Geography 307: Socioeconomic Applications of GIS

GIS applied to the spatial analysis of socioeconomic and market data. Topics include geographic market segmentation, geodemographics, spatial decision-support systems and modeling applications of GIS. Empirical focus is on analysing spatial patterns of population and consumption characteristics in cities and on facility location problems. Emphasis on visualization and problem solving.

 

Geography 308: Remote Sensing

A conceptual view of remote sensing and the underlying physical principles are presented. Ground-based and satellite systems and the various components of the acoustic and electromagnetic spectrum - from visible to microwave - are discussed. Substantial emphasis is devoted to the application of remote sensed data in geography and atmospheric sciences.

 

NRSC 430: GIS for Natural Resource Management.

Applications of PC-based GIS and spatial analysis techniques to the presentation and analysis of natural resource information, including sources and capture of spatial data; characterizing, transforming, and displaying spatial data; and spatial analysis to solve real-life resource management problems.

 

Urban Planning 505: Geographic Information Systems

Urban Planning: An introduction to fundamental geographic information system (GIS) concepts and a range of GIS applications in urban and regional planning.

 

Geography 506: Advanced Geo-Information Science

Critically analyse major themes in geographic information science and draw out the practical ramifications for spatial technologies and research. Topics such as spatial interoperability, data quality, scale, visualization, location based services and ontologies are covered.

 

Geography 535: Remote Sensing and Interpretation

This course is a graduate seminar in remote sensing applications and advanced analytical techniques. The main objective of the seminar is to foster scientific discussion and critical analysis of remote sensing research. It covers ground-based, aerial and satellite systems. Emphasis will be placed on applications of remotely sensed data in ecological processes with examples from other fields. Theoretical aspects include techniques from remote sensing as well as other disciplines such as machine learning. This seminar will also include hands-on experience with spectrometry data collection.

 

Urban Planning 608:  Advanced GIS Applications
This is a studio-based GIS course. The objective of the course is the application of GIS knowledge towards the solving of real-world problems. Various tasks include problem definition, data collection/manipulation, analysis, and presentation of results. Students will gain practical experience in implementing GIS technologies with specific emphasis on urban planning problems.

 

 

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Last updated: Feb.24, 2011