MS 472. Environmental Applications of GIS

Credits: 2

This course consists of learning applied mapping and analysis with GIS and will leverage other geospatial techniques including remote sensing, geovisualization, and spatial analysis with particular emphasis on environmental applications. Students will use knowledge acquired from readings, guided activities, and instructor demonstrations to apply GIS data including vector and raster spatial data imagery, maps, and surface models in examinations of contemporary coastal and marine science issues. Students will be exposed to working with spatial information regarding human and natural hazards and disasters, land use and land cover, coastal monitoring, and other relevant data types. Some lecture is required, but this course will emphasize a "hands-on" approach to learning GIS through practical assignments and projects in a computer lab and in the field. Industry leading ArcGIS software will be used along with exposure to online and opensource technology. Prerequisites: statistics or equivalent course in mathematics.
Offered: Online, Dauphin Island Sea Lab