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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (BI 231)

Term: 2026-2027 Fall

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* School of STREAMS
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Cari Ritzenthaler
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM (8/24/2026 - 12/11/2026) Location: MAIN AUST 109
Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (12/17/2026 - 12/17/2026) Location: FINAL FINAL

Description

Offered: Fall of Even Years
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and how it is applied in environmental planning, health care, natural resource management and formal ecological research. Students will learn the methods by which geographic information is collected, organized, analyzed and presented. A series of lab exercises will illustrate the typical steps necessary to complete a GIS project and will culminate with the students carrying out and evaluating both individual and group projects.