GIS 224
Introduction to Spatial Science
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ntroduction to Spatial Science familiarizes you with exciting, cutting edge technology used in the field of natural resources. During this course, you will learn to effectively use aerial photography, satellite imagery, global positioning systems (GPS), and geographic information systems (GIS) software. These concepts build a very strong foundation that is essential for later forestry courses. In lecture, GIS is emphasized as an important technological tool that links critical information to a location in order to understand spatial relationships. These concepts are then illustrated in contemporary examples such as city planning, habitat management, and park management. Lab begins by familiarizing you with the use of traditional
COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to the spatial disciplines of aerial photography, satellite remote sensing, global positioning systems and geographic information systems as applied to mapping, monitoring and managing natural resources.
tools such as stereoscopes to analyze and interpret aerial photography, as well as color and color-infrared images. After learning more about the origins of spatial science, you will transition to using GPS units and the most up-to-date versions of computer software such as ArcMap and ERDAS along with the latest satellite imagery. Your final project will utilize your new skills to create a map that solves a natural resource management problem, demonstrating that there is no limit to what you can solve with this technology when there is a spatial component!
There is no limit to what you can solve with this technology when there is a spatial component.
Using ArcMap software
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A digital image of the SFA campus