Nov 10, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18

GEOG 2680 - Introduction to GIS and Mapping Sciences


Introduction to core concepts of spatial thinking and geospatial data collection, management, querying, mapping, and analysis. Overview of application of these core concepts in the mapping sciences of GIS, remote sensing, and cartography. Practical training in the use of geographic information systems (GISs) and related geospatial technologies such as GPS, geobrowsers and spreadsheets.

Credit Hours: 4
General Education Code: 2AS
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I


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