Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Analytics

Time limit: 70 days
4 credits

Course Introduction:

This course provides an introductory-level overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Analytics.

This course is part of the Digital Transformation Consortium, which can be reviewed by selecting this link, (Links to an external site.) that offers three online courses available through MU Extension and Engagement: Business Data Analytics, Coding and Programming, and Geographical Information Systems.

Learning Objectives:

The following objectives are for this six-week course. Each assessment will have a list of objectives that are in line with the following. Students who complete this course will be able to:

- Understand the basic structure, functionality, and applicability of GIS.

- Differentiate among the alternative data models and formats commonly utilized in GIS.

- Understand and apply basic cartographic principles.

- Identify sources of GIS-compatible data.

- Apply attribute-based and location-based queries.

- Understand the benefits of geospatial analytics to practical planning problems.

Module Topics:

Module 0 - Course Introduction, Resources, and FAQs

Module 1 - Introduction to Geographic

Module 2 - GIS Data

Module 3 - Cartography

Module 4 - Sources of GIS Data

Module 5 - Spatial Query

Module 6 - Geospatial Analysis

Instructors:

Dr. Tim Matisziw and Dr. Tim Haithcoat

Length:

6-weeks

Department:

MU College of Engineering

Credit:

Continuing Education

Audience:

Non-traditional students

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