PLSCI 4200

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PLSCI 4200
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Concepts and Application

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts necessary to carry out meaningful and appropriate geospatial applications using geographic information science (GIS), with a particular emphasis on characterizing, assessing, and understanding agronomic and environmental systems. The course covers key issues in GIS such as geographic coordinate systems, map projections, spatial analysis, use of remotely sensed data, visualization of spatial data, spatial statistics, and spatial modeling. Laboratory exercises include database query, database acquisition, spatial analysis and visualization to address issues in hydrology, ecology, agriculture, and sustainability. Students will gain proficiency with the leading open-source GIS platform, QGIS, and familiarity with commercial GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.


Prerequisites PLSCI 2200.

Distribution Requirements (DLG-AG)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PLSCI 5200

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11159 PLSCI 4200   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCI 2200.

  • 11160 PLSCI 4200   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person