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OUR DIGITAL GLOBE: AN OVERVIEW OF GISCIENCE AND ITS TECHNOLOGY

GEOG 170
Course Description

Introduction to the collection, representation and use of geospatial data. Introduction to geospatial technologies like GPS, Google Earth, satellite imagery, and GIS, and provides a critical understanding of the strengths and limitations of spatial representations (e.g., maps, images).

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.55

6.37% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.92%

-1.4% from Historical

A Rate
65.34%

43.78% from Historical

Class Size
453

106.66% from Historical

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