MIS 355 Intro to Geographic Information Systems
GIS (Geographical Information Systems) are becoming more useful in many disciplines. Smart phones, navigation systems, tablet computers, and other devices now support location services. GIS systems also provide support for many disciplines including medicine, criminal justice, science, and marketing. This course will introduce students to GIS and the principles of spatial data and the analysis tools that can be applied to the data. At the end of the course, students will have an understanding of GIS theory and examples of GIS-based solutions in the world around them. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Fall, odd-numbered years.
Prerequisite
Sophomore standing
Distribution
Business