This course provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and how it may be applied to solve urban planning problems. Emphasis is on basic principles and concepts of GIS, theory and tools of spatial analysis, and broad exposure to GIS applications such as land use, infrastructure, and environmental planning. Topics include the history of GIS, hardware and software requirements, spatial data types, data formats and sources, spatial analysis techniques, making maps and reports, and fundamentals of database design.
Meets
Tue, Thu 4:00-5:00pm 2104 A&AB
Multiple lab sections offered. Labs will be held in the BT Lab (1221 A&AB)
Please see Wolverine Access for discussion section schedule.