FR 3131 - Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems in Natural Resources
(4 cr; =[FR 5131]; Prereq-jr or sr; A-F or Aud,
fall, spring, every year)
FR 3131 is an introduction to Geographical Information Systems, focusing on spatial data development and analysis in the science and management of natural resources. Topics covered include basic data structures, data sources, data collection, data quality, geodesy and map projections, spatial and tabular data analyses, digital elevation data and terrain analyses, cartographic modeling, and cartographic layout. Laboratory exercises provide practical experiences that complement the theory covered in lecture.
Class Time: 50% Lecture, 50% Laboratory.
Work Load: 25-30 pages reading per week, 3 exams.
Grade: 15% mid exam, 15% final exam, 55% laboratory evaluation, 15% other evaluation. Third Test
Exam Format: short answer; multiple choice
-- For Undergraduate Students only --
Graduate students go to FR 5131
Syllabus FR
3131.pdf
Course Materials FR 3131
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