An introductory course on Geographic Information Systems covering automated procedures for storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial information, including databases, software systems, and case studies.
Students reported A-Xing Zhu’s lectures were sometimes difficult to follow due to his accent or unclear explanations, though others found them enthusiastic and clear. One student noted five pop quizzes and exams with obscure questions, while others criticized labs for vague instructions and unclear grading criteria.
Principles and algorithms for spatial analysis in GIS, covering point, line, polygon processing, interpolation, smoothing, overlay, query, network, terrain analysis, and classification.
A-Xing Zhu emphasized the underlying spatial methods in his lectures, though students found the content boring and his broken English in readings and quizzes difficult to navigate. While one student felt the material was manageable if they understood the core concepts, another described the assessments as a nightmare due to language barriers.