NR 658 (3SY) - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Intro Geographic Info Systems

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Natural Resources
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Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online with some campus visits, EUNH
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   18  
CRN: 50802
Introduces the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for natural resources and related fields. Data models/structures, map projections, data input/output/storage, data analysis/modeling, interpolation, and data quality/standards. Hands-on lab using ArcGIS software. Restricted to NR majors or permission. (Also offered as GEOG 658.)
Section Comments: Also listed as GEOG 658.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): GEOG 658
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Classes not allowed in section: Freshman
Only listed majors in section: COMM&ENVIRPLN, ENSCI:ECOSYST, ENSCI:HYDROL, ENSCI:SOILWATER, ENV CONS SUST, FORESTRY, WILDCONSBIOL
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 MW 11:10am - 12:00pm ONLINE
2/1/2021 5/11/2021 W 1:10pm - 3:00pm JAMS G45
Additional Course Details: 

Two books are required for this course and must be purchased before classes begin as both will be used during the very first week of class. These books are:

1- Bolstad, P. 2019. GIS Fundamentals, 6th edition. ISBN 978-1-59399-552-2  and   
2- Gorr and Kurland. 2020. GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 2.6, ISBN 978-1-58948-589-1

 

Booklist

1- Bolstad, P. 2019. GIS Fundamentals, 6th edition. ISBN 978-1-59399-552-2 and 2- Gorr and Kurland. 2020. GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 2.6, ISBN 978-1-58948-589-1