GEOG221 - Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, GEOG 205.This course provides a general survey of the fundamentals of spatial information systems and a survey of quantitative techniques applicable to spatial data. This course is focused on the functionality of GIS as an effective tool for modeling and analyzing complex spatial relationships. The applications of a variety of quantitative methods will be explored using GIS software including ArcGIS and ArcInfo. Students will use their knowledge to complete a GIS project. BEFORE ENROLLING, students must have computer skills, knowledge of georeferencing, coordinate systems, processes of data capture, data management and analysis and the skills necessary to produce a GIS map. This course is intended for Geography/GIS majors and persons using GIS in professional settings. NOTE: Does not meet Physical Science Requirement. (UC, CSU, AVC)