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Jun 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Curriculum Preview [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ENVE 1505 - GIS for the Environment
Credits: 3
This introductory ArcGIS course provides a hands-on introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for both science and non-science majors. It is designed for students in Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, or anyone interested in GIS technology. The course builds foundational skills in GIS-based environmental analysis, covering key concepts such as data collection, spatial analysis, and mapping visualization. Through fieldwork, students will explore real-world applications in environmental science, engineering, land use, public health, and conservation, with a focus on climate change, water pollution, habitat fragmentation, biodiversity hotspots, and other critical environmental issues. Fieldwork is an essential component of the course.
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Cross-listed: ENV 1505
Course Fees: Supplemental Fee Level 2
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