3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This course will introduce students the skills of spatial thinking, basic functions of Geography Information Systems (GIS), and spatial research methods that are most relevant to humanities and social science. The course will start with an introduction to basic GIS concepts and technology, then move onto GIS applications during the research process, including spatial research design, data acquisition, management, visualization, and spatial analytical techniques. Practical work will be introduced and completed using ESRI ArcGIS Pro software.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the basics of mapping and geospatial information using ArcGIS Pro.
2Apply spatial research methods into your own research.
3Produce professional maps to visualize spatial data.
4Document and manage spatial data using a standardized way.
5Understand several spatial analysis methods that are relevant to your research area.
6Create a web- or mobile-based GIS application using ArcGIS Online.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.