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INTRODUCTION TO GEOCOMPUTING

GEOG 378
Course Description

Introduction to scripting for Geographic Information Science. Geoprocessing with open-source GIS utilities. Python scripting with ArcGIS and open-source libraries.

Prerequisties

CIVENGR/ENVIRST/GEOG 377 or concurrent enrollment, or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies
Credits

4

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.5

-1.1% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.55%

0.85% from Historical

A Rate
55.17%

-11.23% from Historical

Class Size
58

52.63% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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