GIS Courses at the University of Maryland
- ANTH 448D/689D Special Topics in Archaeology: Computer Mapping and GIS; 3 credits
- ANTH 448S/689S Special Topics in Archaeology: GIS for Anthropologists; 3 credits
- ENCE 465 Geographic Information Systems for Planning and Design Models; 3 credits
- Application of computer-centered techniques to develop, manage, and interpret
multi-dimensional data bases required for large scale projects in transportation,
water resources, and environmental engineering. Translation of digital format data
from remote sensing or conventional sources to quantitative information. Required for
spatially distributed simulation models. Use of instructional geographic information
systems and image processing software on personal computers.
- CMSC 725 Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Databases; 3 credits
- Topics in geographic information systems and spatial databases. Integrates
related results from databases, cartography, geography, computer graphics, file
access methods, computational geometry, image processing, data structures, and
programming languages. Topics include: cartographic modeling, principles of
cartography, methods from computational geometry, principles of spatial databases,
access methods, and spatial data structures. The architecture of some existing spatial
databases and geographic information systems will be examined in greater detail.
- CCJS 612 Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice; 3 credits
- Topics in geographic information systems and spatial databases.
Integrates related results from databases, cartography, geography,
computer graphics, file access methods, computational geometry,
image processing, data structures, and programming languages.
Topics include: cartographic modeling, principles of cartography,
methods from computational geometry, principles of spatial databases,
access methods, and spatial data structures. The architecture of some
existing spatial databases and geographic information systems will be examined in greater detail.
- GEOG 371 Computer Cartography; 3 credits
- Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 371
or GEOG 370. Formerly GEOG 370. Principles of cartographic database,
earth-map relations, map design, symbolization and color usage.
Practical skills of making different thematic maps using simple software packages.
- GEOG 372 Remote Sensing; 3 credits
- Principles of remote sensing in relation to photographic,
thermal infrared and radar imaging. Methods of obtaining quantitative
information from remotely-sensed images. Interpretation of remotely-sensed
images emphasizing the study of spatial and environmental relationships.
- GEOG 373 Geographic Information Systems; 3 credits
- Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Characteristics and organization of geographic data; creation and use
of digital geospatial databases; metadata; spatial data models for thematic
mapping and map analysis; use of geographic information system in society,
government, and business. Practical training with use of advanced software
and geographic databases.
- GEOG 471 Advanced Computer Cartography; 3 credits
- Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
GEOG 371. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: GEOG 471 or GEOG 481.
Formerly GEOG 481. Advanced topics and skills of computer map mapping using more
sophisticated software package. Map projection evaluation and selection, coordinate
system conversion, techniques of quantitative thematic mapping, map design and
generalization, hypermedia and animated cartography. Emphasis on designing and
making cartographically sound sophisticated thematic maps.
- GEOG 472 Remote Sensing; 3 credits
- Use of numerical, digital data and pictoral images from aircraft and space vehicles.
Image display and enhancement. Applications in resources management and environmental studies.
- GEOG 473 Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis; 3 credits
- Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: GEOG 373. Credit will be granted for only
one of the following: GEOG 473 or GEOG 482. Formerly GEOG 482.
Analytical uses of geographic information systems; data models
for building geographic data bases; types of geographic data and
spatial problems; practical experience using advanced software
for thematic domains such as terrain analysis, land suitability
modeling, demographic analysis, and transportation studies.
- GEOG 478 Problems in Cartography and Geographic Information Science; 3 credits
- Prerequisite: GEOG 371 and GEOG373. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs.
Special topics in cartography and geographic information science
- GEOG 696 Design for Geographic Information Systems; 3 credits
- Prerequisite: GEOG 473 or permission of department. The design, use, and
management of computer based geographic information systems. Computer assisted
spatial data collection, management, and display in education, government, and industry.
- LARC 341 Community Design Studio; 3 credits
- An examination of the landscape architect's role
within the inter-disciplinary regional design field
incorporating GIS technologies, spatial modeling, and the regional design process.
- NRSC 444 Remote Sensing of Agriculture and Natural Resources; 3 credits
- Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. Application of remote
sensing technology to agriculture and natural resource inventory, monitoring and
management and related environmental concerns.
- URSP 688M Recent Developments in Urban Studies: GIS for Planners; 3 credits
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