3 credits
Spring 2026 Distance Learning Lecture Upper Division
This course covers a range of fundamentals in geographic information science and technology. Students will learn the use of current popular geographic information system (GIS) tools to handle various geographic data. Through working on real-world geospatial problems, students shall gain extensive and hands-on experience in geographic data manipulation, visualization, and analysis. Course assignments are focused on both GIS theoretical basics and practical skills for students to achieve expected proficiency. The course will work with geospatial data in geography, topography, environmental science, hydrology, transportation, and geosocial science. It is targeted to students with interest in civil and environmental engineering, agriculture, geography, earth science, natural resources, smart cities or other related subjects.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of GIS fundamentals.
2Effectively collect and handle various geographic data.
3Exhibit a proficient command of popular GIS software tools.
4Conduct GIS mapping, database design, analysis and visualization tasks independently.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.