University of West Florida

GIS 3015   Cartographic Skills

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GEO 1200/L or GLY 2010/L
Co-requisite: GIS 3015L

Designed to teach students the basics of maps, including map projections, datums, grid systems, map interpretations, elements of map design, and basic field mapping. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Credit cannot be received for both GEO 3100 and GIS 3015.

GIS 3015L   Cartographic Skills Lab

0 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: GIS3015

Corresponding lab for Cartographic Skills.

GIS 4035   Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 3015/L
Co-requisite: GIS 4035L

Applied skills emphasizing the fundamentals of aerial photograph interpretation and basics of multiband spectral reconnaissance of the environment-multispectral photography, infrared, microwave scanning and multifrequency radar systems. Application includes their uses in the study of cultural and biophysical phenomena. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Credit cannot be received for both GEO 4131 and GIS 4035.

GIS 4035L   Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing Lab

0 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: GIS4035

Corresponding lab for Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing.

GIS 4036   Applications in Remote Sensing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4035 and GIS 4035L

The purpose is to make students familiar with digital image processing methods and techniques as applied in solving environmental and urban problems. The course is divided into four basic components: introduction of the generic process of remote sensing applications, introduction of some advanced digital image processing techniques and methods, case studies illustrating this process, and student projects using this process. Offered concurrently with GIS 5039; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Permission is required. Credit cannot be received for both GEO 4133 and GIS 4036.

GIS 4043   Geographic Information Systems

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: GIS 4043L

Spatial database will be queried to solve spatial problems, analyze related attributes, and produce computerized cartographic output. Examines spatial data structures, data acquisition, processing, management, manipulation, and analysis for interdisciplinary applications and research. Permission is required. Material and Supply Fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 4043 and GEO 4151.

GIS 4043L   GIS Laboratory

1 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Co-requisite: GIS 4043

Lab correlating with GIS 4043. Intended to be a fundamental lab that provides hands-on experience operating a GIS. Material and Supply fee will be assessed.

GIS 4048   Applications in Geographic Information Systems

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043 and GIS 4043L

The application of GIS methods and techniques in solving practical problems. A generic process for applying GIS techniques in problem solving is introduced, and several case studies of GIS applications in environmental and social domains will be analyzed. Offered concurrently with GIS 5100; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 4048 and GEO 4152.

GIS 4071   Methods and Techniques in Environmental Resource Management and Planning

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043/L

Tools, methods, and techniques employed in the study of environmental impact and resource management. Research fundamentals studied and applied to environmental problems such as land use, environmental impact studies, Florida's development of regional impact, resource evaluation, and other topics. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 4071 and GEO 4373.

GIS 4102   GIS Programming

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043 & GIS 4043L

Students utilize ArcObjects and VBA to create applications that perform fundamental spatial tasks such as geoprocessing, editing, database management, projecting data, and map creation. Offered concurrently with GIS 5103; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission required. Credit may not be received in both GIS 4102 and GIS 5103.

GIS 4930   Special Topics in Geographic Information Science

3 sh (may be repeated for up to 6.0 sh of credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043/L

Focuses on various topics and cutting-edge techniques in Geographic Information Science (GIS), both in theory and in practice. Offered concurrently with GIS 5935; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

GIS 4944   GIS Internship

1-3 sh (may be repeated for up to 3.0 sh of credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043/L

Supervised application of Geographic Information Science (GIS) in business, government, non-profit, educational or other environmental organizations. Offered concurrently with GIS 5945; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.

GIS 5039   Applications in Remote Sensing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4035 and GIS 4035L

The purpose is to make students familiar with digital image processing methods and techniques as applied in solving environmental and urban problems. The course is divided into four basic components: introduction of the generic process of remote sensing applications, introduction of some advanced digital image processing techniques and methods, case studies illustrating this process, and student projects using this process. Offered concurrently with GIS 4036; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Permission is required. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 5039 and GEO 5139.

GIS 5100   Applications in Geographic Information Systems

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043 and GIS 4043L

The application of GIS methods and techniques in solving practical problems. A generic process for applying GIS techniques in problem solving is introduced, and several case studies of GIS applications in environmental and social domains will be analyzed. Offered concurrently with GIS 4048; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 5100 and GEO 5157.

GIS 5103   GIS Programming

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043 and GIS 4043L

Students utilize ArcObjects and VBA to create applications that perform fundamental spatial tasks such as geoprocessing, editing, database management, projecting data, and map creation. Offered concurrently with GIS 4102; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required. Credit may not be received in both GIS 5103 and GIS 4102.

GIS 5935   Special Topics in Geographic Science

3 sh (may be repeated for up to 6.0 sh of credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043, GIS 4035, GIS 4035L

Focuses on various topics and cutting-edge techniques in Geographic Information Science (GIS), both in theory and in practice. Offered concurrently with GIS 4930; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

GIS 5945   GIS Internship

1-3 sh (may be repeated for up to 3.0 sh of credit)

Supervised application of Geographic Information Science (GIS) in business, government, non-profit, educational, or other environmental organizations. Offered concurrently with GIS 4944; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.

GIS 6110   Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Science

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: GIS 4043 and GIS 4048

Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) and their function within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will integrate RDBMS, Desktop GIS and the World Wide Web to produce an interactive spatial database served over the Internet. Permission is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Credit cannot be received for both GIS 6110 and GEO 6159.