NRM 87 - Geographic Info. Systems Applications in Natural Resources

    Recent Professors
    Tim Pudoff
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students will explore the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and interpret natural resources data, and to solve common conservation problems. This course introduces the value and uses of GIS software, with an emphasis finding and evaluating the quality and fitness of published data sources, applying GIS overlay and proximity analysis tools to subject data, and preparing maps for publication and presentation of findings. Conservation topics include the analysis of habitat for endangered species, visualization and assessment of watershed health, and analysis of the potential impact of human activities on natural resources under a land manager’s stewardship.
    Usually Held
    Mon 4:00pm–6:45pm, Mon 5:30pm–8:20pm