MSCI 331 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing - 3 credits

Equivalent: ENVI 331
Prerequisite(s): One Statistics course
Corequisite(s): MSCI 331L
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Using a database tied to particular geographic coordinates, a GIS is an automated system for storing, transforming, analyzing and displaying spatial data. This course discusses input methods, data storage, data accuracy, data models, types of query and analysis, and map output. Each student designs, conducts and presents a semester research project.
Semester(s) Offered: Offered as needed.