USP 592 Geographic Information Systems II: Applications

Analysis and applications of geographic information systems concepts and technology to land planning and management issues. The multipurpose land information systems concept is used as an organizing device for spatial registration of data layers to achieve data sharing and compatibility among functions. User needs assessment and systems design provides the basis for systems procurement, implementation, and use. Expected preparation: Geog 488/588 or USP 591. Students enrolling in this class must register for a computer lab section. This is the same course as Geog 592 and may be taken only once for credit.