GEOG 2650 - Our Digital Earth: An Introduction to Geospatial Technologies

Introduction to technologies used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features that occur on earth. Students are introduced to fundamentals of cartography, global positioning system (GPS), geographic information science (GIS), and remote sensing of the environment (RS). Topics will include nature and characteristics of geospatial technologies, concepts and characteristics of spatial data, principles and methods of capturing and representing spatial data, and methods of analysis and interpretation of spatial data. Students will have hands-on experience in working with the full range of geospatial technologies and products including maps, air photos, satellite images, GPS, as well as current GIS software. This course satisfies the student learning outcomes in the WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations - Oral and Digital Communications Course Category.

Credits: 3 hours