GLG 276: Principles of Geographic Information Systems

online available

In this course, students are introduced to the basic principles and techniques of map creation and manipulation using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will use ArcGIS to focus on various ways to classify, represent and visualize the Earth's surface. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of basic GIS and develop fundamental skills to integrate data, draw maps, visualize trends and interpret findings.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered online offered online offered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered online offered online offered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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