Please note: Some GEG and GEL courses will change to the prefixes ENV and GIS effective Spring 2003. For Summer and Fall 2002, the prefixes for these courses will remain GEG and GEL.
Changes effective Spring, 2003:
GEG 1200=ENV 1200; GEG 1400=ENV 1400; GEG 2250=GIS 2250; GEG 3210=GIS 3210; GEG 3220=GIS 3220; GEG 3250-GIS 3250; GEG 3400=ENV 3400; GEG 3620=ENV 3620; GEG 4200=ENV 4200; GEG 4410=ENV 4410; GEG 4420=ENV 4420; GEG 4430=ENV 4430; GEG 4840=GIS 4840; GEG 4850=GIS 4850; GEG 4860=GIS 4860; GEG 4870=GIS 4870; GEG 4890=GIS 4890; GEG 4960=ENV 4960; GEL 1540=ENV 1540; GEL 1710=GIS 1710; GEL 3540=ENV 3540; GEL 4000=ENV 4000; GEL 4010=ENV 4010; GEL 4960=ENV 4970

GIS 1710-2 Terrestrial Navigation (1 + 2)

This course is an introduction to the science of land navigation. Students will use celestial sights, maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate positions in the field. There are required field exercises.

GIS 2250-3 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: GEG 1220 and CSS 1010 (or CMS 1010) or permission of instructor

This is an introductory course that provides students with the basic theoretical, technical, and application knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It introduces and provides direct experience with the techniques used to manipulate and display spatial data using GIS.

GIS 3210-4 Introduction to Cartography (2 + 4)

Prerequisite: GEG 1220

This course provides instruction in the use and interpretation of maps, as well as the tools and constructional techniques of maps. Students will construct a variety of maps at different map scales and projections and critique their effectiveness.

GIS 3220-3 Intermediate Cartography (1 + 4)

Prerequisite: GIS 3210

This course emphasizes the production of monochromatic, multitone, thematic maps using scribing and photographic techniques. Alternative methods of representing relief features will be explored, including construction of physiographic block diagrams, pictorial maps, and contour maps.

GIS 3250-3 Computer Cartography (2 + 2)
Prerequisites: GIS 2250, GIS 3210 recommended

This class focuses on using and integrating a variety of computer graphic

programs, geographic information systems, and web authoring tools to produce map compositions and web pages from various gathered digital data. Students will gain experience with finding data, data conversion, graphics generation, and web development. The class explores the concept of cartographic visualization in the form of map animation and the production of 'soft copy' map projects to illustrate temporal geographic changes, virtual worlds, and three-dimensional views of terrains and landscapes.

GIS 4840-3 Remote Sensing (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: GEG 1220 and either GEG 1100, GEG 1240, or GEL
1010, and six hours of upper-division geography or geology courses or permission of instructor

This course, designed for geoscience students, provides a survey of remote sensing technologies, applications, and industry. The course exposes the student to the techniques of extracting relevant information from both hardcopy and digital imagery. The application of remote sensing techniques and technology to the fields of Land-Use Planning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is stressed. Introductions to the electromagnetic spectrum, energy sources, radiation principles, aerial cameras, electronic imaging, and various high-altitude and space-based collection systems provide the student with the initial building blocks to a thorough understanding of remote sensing.

GIS 4850-3 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: GIS 2250 plus upper division standing or permission of instructor

This course offers an opportunity for upper-division students with a solid background in the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to apply the analytical capabilities of this technology to model real-world situations in support of decision making. Particular emphasis is given to the specific conditions, requirements, and processing considerations surrounding effective GIS modeling and decision making. Issues of design and development of GIS and their implementation are discussed and analyzed.

GIS 4860-3 Applications of ARC/INFO to Natural Resources
Management (1 + 4)

Prerequisite: GIS 2250

This course emphasizes the application of ARC/INFO and AML (ARC Macro Language) to the management of natural resources.

GIS 4870-3 Spatial Databases Design, Implementation, and Management (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: GIS 2250 and GIS 4860

This is a course on the fundamentals of proper design, implementation and management of spatial databases. The logical and physical designs of a geographic database are studied in detail. Particular emphasis is given to the set of practical guidelines and considerations surrounding the design, implementation, and management of an effective and efficient spatial database. The theory and concepts are reinforced by demonstrations and hands-on exercises using popular commercial Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Database Management Systems (DBMS).

GIS 4890-3 Advanced GIS Laboratory (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: senior standing, GIS 4850, GIS 4860, and GIS 4870 or permission of instructor

A senior-level capstone course for land use majors emphasizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will solve a natural resources related problem applying GIS technology. Students will prepare and present final reports for their projects. (Senior Experience)