GEOG 020 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to the concepts, techniques and tools of a Geographic Information System (GIS), including data acquisition, management, manipulation and analysis, and cartographic output. GIS is a computer-based data processing tool used to manage and analyze spatial information. Applications of GIS include environmental assessment, analysis of natural hazards, site analysis for business and industry, resource management, and land-use planning. (CSU)