GE 277 - GIS Applications in Community Geography and Urban Planning

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 5

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: GE 275 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and software is utilized to inform and assist decision-making in community and neighborhood organizations, non-profit organizations, as well as those devoted to public policy, public administration, public health, and urban and regional planning. Students work closely within the community to create and provide data driven spatial analysis and cartographic visualizations for community partners, local organizations, public administration officials, and other pertinent entities.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None