CRP 5080

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CRP 5080
Introduction to GIS for Planners

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

This course is designed to provide students with a conceptual understanding of geographic information systems (GIS) and sciences, practical hands on experience with GIS software, and understanding of how GIS can be applied to planning practice and research. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts, structures, and functions of GIS as well as their applications and limitations.  By the end of this course students should be familiar with a range of available tools and methods to address planning related problems and issues, and be able to conceive of and manage a GIS project. This involves a) identifying a planning analysis/research problem that requires GIS data and spatial analysis to address/analyze the problem; and b) collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial data to interpret the findings.

When Offered Fall or spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5392 CRP 5080   LEC 001

  • Priority is given to MRP and HPP students.

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