EVST-3700 : Intermediate Geographic Information Systems

Course builds on basic GIS principles and skills to develop further expertise in GIS analysis and perform professional-level GIS work. Students will learn to perform basic statistical and multi-step analysis of GIS data, apply topology rules, execute vector and raster analysis tasks, credit, edit and assess quality of GIS data, customize and augment ArcGIS, and make professional quality maps to answer an socio-environmental question sand communicate results. Emphasis is placed on real-world GIS assignments and applications in various subject areas. Students completing the 5-credit option are expected to complete an independent research project. Requisites may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.