GIS APPLICATIONS

GEOG 578

Course Description

Application and use of GIS techniques in physical and human geography. Includes an introduction to a generic framework of GIS applications, case studies, and student projects. Cases range from urban and regional geography, to marketing geography, and to physical and environmental geography.

Prerequisties

CIVENGR/ENVIRST/GEOG 377 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average

3.05

-15.66% from Historical

Completion Rate

84.21%

-14.73% from Historical

A Rate

57.89%

12.98% from Historical

Class Size

-14.93% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

William Gartner

[email protected]

3.4

Rating

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