Geography 5333 GIS for Planning and Public Administration

This course is designed to meet the GIS needs of planners, public administrators, or consultants working with projects for government or NGSs. Topics covered through readings, discussions, and software exercises include the following: projections and coordinate systems (especially State Plane and UTM); TIGER files; the integration of tabular Census data; cadastral mapping; networks (utility, highway, etc.); and demographic analysis. Students enrolled in this course must have access to or purchase the following software: ESRI's ArcView 9.x One Year Student License with Extensions. This software may be purchased for $100 from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) by calling 1-800-447-9778 if proof of enrollment is provided The course is facilitated through WebCT. Prerequisite: GEOG 5310 or consent of instructor.