GIS 4048 Syllabus: Applications in Geographic Information Science

This 14-page syllabus provides an overview of the Applications in Geographic Information Science course taught at the University of West Florida. This course covers how to use ArcGIS and explains the roles GIS technology plays in analyzing local, regional, and global problems. This course builds on topics covered in the Introduction to GIS course (GIS 4043). "Major components of the course include computer representation of geographic information, the construction of GIS database, spatial analysis with GIS, application areas of GIS, and social and management issues that concern GIS." The syllabus includes a course description, course goals, program goals, topics covered, learning outcomes, and other course related information.