GEOG 330 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Recent Professors: Hugh Howard
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of GEOG 330
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course provides an introduction to the concepts, methods, and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It emphasizes the techniques used to capture, store, query, analyze, and display spatial data. Specific topics include applications of GIS, geographic information and scale, coordinate systems, geospatial data models, data classification and symbolization, query and selection, cartographic design, data acquisition, data quality, geoprocessing, relational databases, metadata, spatial analysis, and GIS software.
Usually Held: Tue 6:00pm–9:05pm