Austin Community College

FY 2006 Course Descriptions

Geography

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GEOG 1301 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course introduces the student to an area of study that brings together and interrelates the important elements of the physical environment of humans. The nature and characteristics of the physical environment, their development and distribution are emphasized. Skills: G ( ) Course Type: T

GEOG 1302 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course explores how humans create "places" through culture and their adaptation to the physical environment. Formal and functional aspects of spatial decision making are stressed. Skills: G ( ) Course Type: T

GEOG 1303 WORLD AND REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3-3-0). This course focuses on the culture and physical environments of the world's geographic regions. It is both a survey course and an introduction to the discipline of geography. Skills: G ( ) Course Type: T

GEOG 2470 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (4-3-3). GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based tool that uses spatial (geographic) data to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic principles and techniques of GIS. The lab material will emphasize GIS data collection, entry, storage, analysis, and output using ArcGIS. Fee: $12 Skills: G ( ) Course Type: T

GEOG 2471 ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) (4-3-3). Advanced GIS is designed for the student who wants to pursue a career in GIS. The course will cover planning, designing, and implementing a scalable, enterprise-wide GIS and relational database management system. The course will look at common problems encountered when implementing a GIS and examine possible solutions to these problems. The course will also cover sophisticated spatial analyses such as neighborhood functions, cost-surface generation, density mapping, and spatial modeling. Fee: $12 Skills: G Prerequisites: GEOG 2470. ( ) Course Type: T

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Course Descriptions as of February 20, 2007 09:00am
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