Applied GIS
Jo Martin, Oberlin College; Amanda Schmidt, Oberlin College
This is an introductory GIS course that consists almost entirely of in-class exercises using the ArcGIS software to solve various earth science problems. Students gain experience with finding, downloading and ...

GIS for Geoscientists
Barb Tewksbury, Hamilton College
Introduction to basic concepts in computer-based GIS emphasizing hands-on practice in portraying and analyzing spatially referenced data sets to produce a variety of types of digital products and to solve geologic ...

GIS for Geoscientists
Mark Manone, Northern Arizona University
A hands on lab course focused on using GIS as a tool for geoscience research.

Conservation GIS
MICHELLE KINZEL, Southwestern College
This course is designed to prepare conservation workers and scientists how to acquire, organize and manipulate geographic information using GIS technology.

An introduction to GIS in Geosciences
Alia Wade, The University of Montana-Missoula
Applied geosciences using GIS

Introduction to GIS
Carol Cady, St. Lawrence University
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the use of computers to manage, display and analyze spatial or geographical information. This course will introduce the basic concepts, functions, and applications of GIS. We ...

Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS
Scott White, Fort Lewis College
An introduction to the study and design of maps, primarily through the application of a specialized computer mapping software program known as GIS.

GIS for Environmental Studies
Kelly Debure, Eckerd College
The study of the environment is inherently spatial and global in nature. One way to view and analyze data in a geographic context is through using a geographic information system (GIS). GIS is typically a ...

GIS and GPS Applications in Earth Sciences
Mark Helper, The University of Texas at Austin
Theory and practice of geographic information system (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies and their applications to problems in earth sciences. Laboratories and field trips provide hands-on ...

Mobile GIS
Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology
This course introduces students to concepts in Mobile GIS technology, GPS theory, and the integration of GPS and GIS data. Students will learn how to use hand-held GPS units, hand held personal computers, and ...