GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS

Name: GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS
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GEOG 579

Course Description

Principles and algorithms for spatial analysis in geographic imformation systems. A theoretical and practical examination of analytical methods used in GIS, including point, line and polygon processing, interpolation, smoothing, spatial overlay and query, network analysis, terrain analysis, and classification.

Prerequisites

CIVENGR/ENVIRST/GEOG 377 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

GEOG 777 and GEOG 778

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.94

13.42% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

3.94% from Historical

A Rate

88.89%

62.9% from Historical

Class Size

-57.91% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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