ANTH 4852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

3 unit(s)

(Same as GEOG 4852) Theories and techniques of representation, production, and analysis of data in geographic information systems (GIS). Methods of spatial data creation, data structuring, database design, surface models, and spatial visualization will be examined. (Offered under the subjects ANTH and GEOG)

Prerequisites: GEOG 4750 or consent of instructor.

Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships and interactions between society and the environment;

• Demonstrate general awareness of the theories and philosophies underlying geographical inquiry;

• Demonstrate understanding of the natural and cultural processes that affect society and the environment in specific regions and locales;

• Acquire awareness of the diversity of peoples, places, and environments within a specific region or around the world;

• Acquire understanding of the causes of regional differences and of the policies developed to reduce these differences;

• Demonstrate knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies that may be applied to help our communities, monitor natural areas, plan sensible urban developments, and observe human trends; and

• Acquire skills in geographic information science and understand the interpretive capacity of geospatial technologies, and their place in society.

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