ESCI 877 (01) - GIS for Earth & Environmental Sciences

Earth/Envi Sci GIS

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Earth Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 
Term:  Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
CRN:  12379
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Geospatial technologies provide insight into spatial and temporal aspects of environmental and earth systems. Students will master basic skills of a geographical information system. Weekly laboratory exercises will build upon a foundation of conceptual knowledge and data processing skills. Focus on applied research questions and projects will be addressed. The course will use the open source program QGIS. Additional work will develop programing skills using the python language. Programming background is not required but beneficial. Course in earth sciences or natural resources required.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s):  GSS 807
Instructors:  Christina Herrick

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 12/9/2024 MWF 10:10am - 11:00am KING N334