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GPHY 243 Geographic Information Science Units: 3.00
An introduction to the basic principles, techniques and applications of Geographic Information Science. Students will learn concepts of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), georeferencing, vector and raster based models and the nature of geospatial data.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 24 Practicum, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify key concepts in Geographical Information Science.
- Visualize spatial data to create maps and identify patterns.
- Apply Geographic Information Systems to the interpretation and analysis of raster and vector data.
- Recognize the limitations of spatial data to describe geographic processes.