GIS 210 - Understanding Geographic Data at Mountain Empire Community College

Course Description

Effective: 2021-01-01

Provides the student an introduction to geographic data and the principles behind their construction. Introduces the concepts for measuring locations and characteristics of entities in the real world. Exposes the student to the limitations and common characteristics of geographic data.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits

General Course Purpose

This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of geographic data by creating, evaluating, and using geographic data.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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