Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS

Scott White
,
white_s@fortlewis.edu

Fort Lewis College
a
Public four-year institution, primarily undergraduate
.

Summary

An introduction to the study and design of maps, primarily through the application of a specialized computer mapping software program known as GIS.

Course URL: https://www.fortlewis.edu/geosciences/
Course Size:

31-70

Course Context:

This is a lower division course (with lab) required of Environmental Biology and Environmental Geology majors. There are no prerequisites Biology majors make up about 60% of the student numbers, and geology majors about 30%.

Assessment

exams and lab assignments

Syllabus:

Syllabus for Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS course (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 113kB May5 10)

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