URP 525/525L - GIS Planning Support Systems (3/1)

This is a Service Learning course. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), databases, and digital mapping/visualization tools used in the field of Urban and Regional Planning. Students learn the fundamental conventions and capabilities of GIS through hands-on applications. Emphasis is placed on Vector (i.e. drawing-based) and overlay analysis as opposed to Raster (i.e. image-based) GIS and spatial analysis.

Component(s): 3 hours lecture. 3 hours lab.