GEO 157: Introduction to Geographical Information Science

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours

Catalog page 225

Prerequisites: upper-division standing

Description: Introduces the fundamental theory and application of geographical information science. Topics include geographic information systems, data structures, databases, and spatial data models. Explores various spatial data, including their coordinate systems, data acquisition, and associated errors. Introduces data analysis methods within geographical information systems.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

GEO 158
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2021-22 15/32 15/32
2020-21 30/32 30/32
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2018-19 25/25 25/25
2017-18 21/24 21/24
2016-17 25/25 25/25