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Curriculum
The study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requires a core
of basic knowledge, in-depth understanding of the state of the art
technology, proficiency of computer skills, and demonstrated ability
of conducting complex spatial analysis. This Institute offers nationally
certified GIS training courses both at introductory and advanced
level. There are service learning opportunities as well which give
students experiences in real world GIS applications. We have developed
cooperative arrangements with the Census Bureau and serves as
an electronic repository and collection for U.S. Census Tiger Files,
public use microdata systems (PUMS) data, and general socioeconomic
statistics (SES) information.
| Current Courses - GIS Concentration
Pathway |
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| SBS
218/318 -
Computing Skills for Social Sciences - 4 credits |
| Teaches
computing skills for success in academia and industry. Students
attain competency in the use of multimedia technologies including
Web pages, photographic images, graphics, video and audio
software applications, and Web-based portfolios. Examines
use of electronic communication and electronic publishing
on the World Wide Web in communication, data management, and
archival documentation of social and behavioral sciences data.
Note that online instruction is available as an option when
taught during the summer. |
| SBS 227/327
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems SL -
4 credits |
| Introduces
basic concepts and applications of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) such as GIS data input, raster and vector data
management, spatial relationships, analysis, and Web-based
GIS. |
| SBS 252/352 - World Regional
Geography: Culture, Society, and Space (online course)- 4 credits |
| Applies
a geographical perspective to the study of environment, culture,
human societies, and their interactions. Examines regions
around the world using a thematic approach to population,
language, religion, economic development, social customs,
urbanization, and resource problems. Focuses on spatial concepts,
principles, and contemporary issues. |
SBS
256/356 - Introduction to Geography: People, Places,
and Environment (online course) - 4 credits
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| An introduction
to the theory and applications of modern geography. Utilizing
the latest Web-based multimedia technology and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), this learning experience will feature
both the cultural and environmental aspects of geography at
global, regional, and local levels. |
| SBS 271/371 - Applications of
GIS in Social Sciences and Business - 4 credits |
| Uses social
science methods and theories and GIS technologies to analyze
human, social, economic, and spatial dynamics and resources
in societies and their economies. Students apply GIS technologies
to the study of specific data sets. |
| SBS 273/373 - Virtual Archaeology
and Geographic Information Systems - 4 credits |
| Surveys
the world of virtual archaeology, visualization, and GIS applications
in prehistoric and historic archaeology. Course applications
center on three primary approaches to the visualization and
modeling of archaeological sites and materials, including:
1) multimedia applications for the reconstruction of sites
and artifacts; 2) recent applications in three-dimensional
visualization for site interpretation; and 3) potential uses
of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information
System (GIS) applications and technologies. |
| SBS 280/380 - World Population,
Natural Resources, and GIS - 4credits |
| Introduces
the nature and background of population and natural resources.
Discusses different perspectives on dealing with population
growth and conserving resources. Addresses hands-on experience
in using advanced commercial Geographic Information System
(GIS) software to explore the information related to world
population and natural resources. |
| SBS 287/387 - China: Landscape, Culture,
and Development - 4 credits |
| Applies
the concept of culture to examine China and its social, political,
and economic issues using historical, contemporary, and future
cultural resources in the context of diverse sociocultural
identities. |
| SBS 436 - Advanced GIS - 4 credits
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Provides
students with advanced GIS skills such as image processing
capabilities, multispectral and multisensor information extraction,
and cartographic modeling. Includes certification in ArcView
Spatial Analyst.
Prerequisite(s): SBS 227/327. |
| SBS 450 - Special Topics in Geographic
Information Systems - 4 credits |
This course
covers specialized GIS techniques and applications. Possible
topics include but not limited to: raster modeling (ArcView
Spatial Analyst), GIS programming (Avenue, AML), Internet
GIS, and image processing.
Prerequisite(s): SBS 371 or SBS 436. |
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