Geographic Methods and Techniques Courses

The following courses can be used to fulfill the geographic methods requirement in the geography major. In addition, MATH 200, ANTH 200, SOCG 364, and SOCG 365 count towards this requirement.

250 – Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Cartography (4) An introduction to the principles of GIS and cartography and their use in presenting and analyzing geographic information. Laboratory.

255 – Mobile Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning Systems (4) Introduction to the concepts and techniques of field mapping using Mobile GIS and GPS.

340 – Remote Sensing and Air Photo Interpretation (4) Prerequisite: Geography 250. Analysis of remotely-sensed images with emphasis on the interpretation of aerial photographs and the use of imagery in geographical research. Laboratory.

351 – Applications of Geographic Information Systems (4) Prerequisite: Geography 250. Concepts and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Emphasis on the use of GIS as a method for analyzing and solving geographic problems. Laboratory. (See sample syllabus)

365 – Field Methods in Geography (4) Prerequisite: 18 hours in Geography. Methods of systematic observation, survey design, interview techniques, mapping, writing reports based on field experience, and exploratory trips to a variety of locales.