Digital Earth
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Overview
Subject area
GIS
Catalog Number
101
Course Title
Digital Earth
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to introduce students to a new suite of geospatial technologies, as well as the tools that geospatial professionals use to access, manipulate, and display geographic information related to digital earth. It covers the fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS), global positioning systems (GPS), and cartography (the science and art of map-making). Practical application of geospatial technologies and map creation using a variety of publicly available mapping programs will be discussed.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
013566