UP 418

Credit: 4 hours.

Detailed inquiry to the design and use of computerized geographic information systems, focusing on their significance for planning. Emphasizes GIS within an institutional setting, covering not only fundamental technical concepts, but also organizational, management, and legal issues. Students will examine GIS applications and products through readings, videos, demonstrations, and exercises. Computer laboratory work is included.

4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to upper division undergraduate or graduate standing.

Students must register for one lab and one lecture section, except in summer terms when labs are not offered.