GEOG 331

Exploring Maps and Geographic Technologies

Maps are the most effective way to communicate spatial information. This course introduces students to the quickly changing world of maps (both hardcopy and digital) and geographic techniques and technologies such as map and aerial photograph interpretation, spreadsheet operations, basic statistics, cartography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Internet mapping, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that aid in data collection, analysis and presentation. (C-ID GEOG 150)

Units: 3.0

Hours: 50 hours LEC ; 12 hours LAB