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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GIS 401 - Special Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


This special topics course gives students hands-on experience using the procedures, hardware, and software of GIS including the following: designing a field study; gathering and storing various forms of GIS data; data management, manipulation, summarization and analysis; presentation of results. Specific offerings will permit the students to participate in studies of a variety of regional sites or areas of interest, such as the Roosevelt International Park on Campobello Island, coastal trail systems of Downeast Maine, etc. Whenever possible the specific topic will be designed and coordinated with local regional agencies.

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Variable

Credits: 2 - 4