Submitted by Stephen Dunne on June 1, 2023 - 3:15pm
Spaces in ESS 420! Please see attached flier for more information:
| ESS 420 INTRO GIS EARTH SCI |
15310 A 5 MW 230-350 JHN 175 Walters,S Open 19/ 60 |
15311 AA LB TTh 1030-1220 JHN 021 Walters,S Open 11/ 30 |
15312 AB LB TTh 230-420 JHN 021 Walters,S Open 8/ 30 |
Course Overview: Earth surface phenomena generally do not occur in uniform patterns, but are instead heterogeneously distributed across space. Hence, the ability to examine and analyze these spatial patterns is an incredibly useful tool for earth scientists – and one such analytic tool at our disposal is the use of geographic information systems (GIS). This hands-on computer lab and lecture course provides an introduction to the use of GIS in the earth sciences. We begin by covering the fundamentals of GIS, including the way spatial data are represented and stored, the software tools available (with a focus on Esri ArcGIS), and many of the fundamental methods of analysis. This introduction also includes some of the theoretical aspects of GIS. The course covers these fundamentals through examples in the earth sciences and beyond, and then explores various earth science applications of GIS in greater depth. Topics include discussion of imported data for GIS analysis, introductions to analyses of topography and hydrologic flow, mapping and analysis, and a brief overview of other geomorphologic phenomena for which GIS can serve as a useful if not essential tool. For more information, contact Steven Walters, swalt826@uw.edu Note: This course (or equivalent) is required for “ESS 401: Field Geology with GIS”
