GEO 160 Spatial Analysis with Geographic Information Science
An introduction to techniques of spatial analysis using GIS. You will study the fundamentals of geography and data science that guide you to valid approaches to practical problem-solving and investigate timely environmental questions that matter using real-world data: vector and raster geospatial datasets, aerial photos, satellite imagery, LiDAR. The course also includes a project combining GIS data acquisition and analysis to solve a practical question on the Oxy campus. This course will help you learn a valuable job skill that can apply to many different careers and interests. You should feel comfortable using the MS Windows operating system and Microsoft Excel software.