Term:

Spring

Time Slot:

Lec.: Mon. 8:30 - 10:30

Lab.: Mon. 12:00 - 2:00

 

Location:

Lec.: Blg. 370 – Rm. 217 (Environmental Sciences Blg.)

Lab.: Blg. 315 - Rm. 113 (Physics/ Computing Science Blg.)

 

Instructor:

Office:

Office Hours:

 

Email:

Phone:

Website:

Doug Corrin

Blg. 370 – Rm. 220

as posted

 

doug.corrin@viu.ca

753-3245 loc. 2231

http://web.viu.ca/corrin/GIS/index.htm

 

COURSE INTRODUCTION

This course provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) with an emphasis on spatial and attribute data issues (data management, quality, models, and structures) and analytical operations (query, buffer, overlay, spatial interpolation).  Satellite imagery is also examined.

 

SCOPE & CREDIT

This course is a requirement for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts - Geography Major and Bachelor of Natural Resource Protection programs.  This course is also an elective for other programs. Credits: 3

 

COURSE FORMAT

Learning will be achieved through lectures, class discussions and labs.  Course hours: 2:0:2

 

TEXT & SUPPLIES

Required Text: An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems by Heywood, Cornelius and Carver (Prentice Hall).