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

GIS 431 - Introduction to Geostatistics

This course introduces the basic principles of geostatistics, including descriptive statistics such as variance and covariance, spatial autocorrelation, distribution and dispersion and spatial trends. Students will also learn advanced methods of estimation with spatial interpolation, as well as methods for analyzing error and uncertainty. The course combines lectures, discussion and laboratory exercises. Students are assessed on problem sets and a simple final project.

Prerequisites: GIS 300, GIS 400 and MAT 215, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Variable

Credits: 4