Geographic Information Systems

An applied introduction to spatial thinking, data analysis, and the art of modern cartography.

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Part I: Foundations of GIS & Spatial Data

Chapter 00 Course Orientation Chapter 01 ✓ What is Spatial Data? Chapter 02 ✓ Map Elements & Design Chapter 03 ✓ Geodesy & Projections Chapter 04 GPS & Positioning

Part II: Data Creation & Management

Chapter 05 Georeferencing & Digitizing Chapter 06 Database Management

Part III: Raster Data & Imagery

Chapter 07 Raster Data Fundamentals Chapter 08 Image Classification & Land Change Chapter 09 LiDAR & 3D Analysis

Part IV: Spatial Analysis & Modeling

Chapter 10 Raster Analysis Chapter 11 Vector Spatial Analysis Chapter 12 Spatial Modeling

Part V: Applied GIS & Capstone

Chapter 13 Mobile GIS & Field Data Chapter 14 Storytelling with Maps Chapter 15 GIS Ethics & AI Chapter 16 Final Project