52086

As an introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS) and related technologies, this course reviews the history, structure, uses, and current trends in GIS. Special attention is given to related fundamental geographic concepts, basic spatial querying, and cartography operations using industry-standard ESRI's ArcGIS software.

An introduction to Earth's physical environment. Processes and patterns of weather and climate, climate change, the development of landforms, plant and animal distributions, and the interpretation of maps. Attention given to the physical environment and natural hazards of California and the Bay Area.

Hands-on training in the advanced application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Modeling, linear referencing data model, software customization using Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ModelBuilder? platform and Python programming language, web GIS using Google Map? and Keyhole Markup Language (KML?) mash-up technology.

A survey of the world's major geographic regions through their physical, cultural, demographic, political, and economic characteristics. This course emphasizes geographic factors related to demographic, environmental, and political transformations.

The study of weather and climate, tectonic processes, and landforms. Emphasis on the interpretation of weather maps, climate data, aerial photographs, and topographic maps.

An introduction to Earth's physical environment. Processes and patterns of weather and climate, climate change, the development of landforms, plant and animal distributions, and the interpretation of maps. Attention given to the physical environment and natural hazards of California and the Bay Area.