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GEOL 424 - GIS for Geoscientists

3 Credit Hours
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which are computer systems for input, storage, manipulation, and display of data georeferenced to the surface of the Earth or other planetary bodies. Participants will become familiar with a GIS software package, learn fundamental concepts of mapping and data manipulation, and will design and execute a GIS project in their own area of geologic interest.

Recommended Background: Two introductory geology or physical geography courses.


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