Geographic Information Systems and Data Visualization

This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the environmental data management using ArcGIS software. Students will learn the methods and best practices of using GIS in managing urban infrastructure assets. They will review different spatial data analysis applications in an urban project, including analyzing density and project economics. Lab exercises will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, output and reporting. The course is designed to teach students methods of fundamental geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software, which is applied to a variety of case studies related to different project-based scenarios in planning.

 

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