Environmental Research Methods
GISC515
Description
This course will expand upon GIS and remote sensing concepts, techniques, and tools used in environmental research. Students will gather, process, and analyze data from a variety of sources. Data sources will include GIS and remotely sensed data from online repositories like USGS Earth Explorer, Google Earth, state GIS repositories, the National Atlas Viewer, the NPS IRMA Data Portal, the NRCS Soil Data Viewer, and the USDA Geospatial Data Gateway. Types of data examined will include vector and raster spatial data, imagery, maps, and topographic data. Students will also learn to gather, process, and analyze basic geographic data using tools they have access to including GPS devices including watches, smartphones, cameras, and trackers.
Pre Reqs:
GISC 505 GIS and Remote Sensing for Environmental Studies
Dates
Jan 6, 2025 — Mar 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025 — Jul 27, 2025
Location
Distance Education - Online
Registration Information
For credit cost: $1950
