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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.		 M02-0628 GIS computer lab 4 $3409 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 5:30p.m. – 8:15p.m.
Location
M02-0628 GIS computer lab
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$3409 (guest students)

Description

This course teaches the concepts, principles, approaches, techniques, and technologies of geographic information systems (GIS)The specific topics include essential elements of a GIS, hardware requirements and system integration, technologies and techniques for acquiring spatial data, spatial data models, data structures, data formats, database models, spatial analysis and modeling, cartographic design, implementation of a GIS, and environmental and socioeconomic applications. Hands-on exercises on ArcView are assigned each week.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

M02-0628 GIS computer lab

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Helenmary Hotz

Tuition*

$3409 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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