Description
GEO 280 – GIS Applications
Prerequisites: Successful completion of GEO 267 (Intro GIS) or equivalent course, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 cr. hrs. (5pds: 3 lec, 2 labs)
Course description: This is a projects-based course. Students explore how GIS is employed through problem-based learning, real-world examples, and case studies from their own communities. Analysis and purpose specific tools are discussed with hands-on exercises. Guest speakers and field trips are used to build the students’ professional network and awareness of GIS use around the Tohono O’odham Nation and the greater region.
Student learning outcomes for the course:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Investigate and discuss common applications of GIS to real-world issues facing the Tohono O’odham Nation and Southwestern US.
• Compare and contrast common methods and data sources to determine the best resources for a given problem
• Engage in hands-on field exerci