TransfermaticGIS at East Los Angeles College

    GIS 025 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Laboratory

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    Description
    Systems 025 or Geography 025. Note: This course is eligible to be offered in any DE modality. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) describe the spe- cific software and set of techniques designed to manip- ulate, interpret and display geographic data. This course examines the basic principles and methods of GIS, includ- ing: Computer representation of geographic data, map projections, coordinate systems, vector and raster data models, spatial analysis, and effective map design. In the Anthropology, Geography and Geology Department laboratory students acquire hands-on experience with geospatial concepts, GIS functionalities, and mapping techniques.