Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

ENVS 2200 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

The course will introduce students to basic concepts and techniques of Geographical Information Systems, covering data acquisition, spatial queries, basic spatial analysis, and cartographic design. Lecture only.

Registration Name

Intro to Geographical Info Sys

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

0

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Offered

Demorest: Spring (odd)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Be acquainted with basic concepts and techniques of Geographical Information Systems. 
  2. Develop proficiencies in data acquisition, spatial queries, basic spatial analysis, and cartographic design using ArcGIS software.