IUPUI Geography
Geographic Information
Science
Geographic Information Science Courses
G336/535:
Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 cr.)
Nature and interpretation of remotely sensed data collected from field,
airborne,
and spaceborne sensors. Data from the visible, infrared, and microwave
portions
of the electromagnetic spectrum are discussed and analyzed from a
geographic
applications perspective. Visual, photogrammetric, digital image
processing,
and GIS interpretation approaches are presented. Lecture and laboratory.
G337/537: Cartography and Graphics (3 cr.)
Compilation, design, production, and evaluation of maps and related
graphic
materials. Includes symbolization, color use guidelines,
map typography, map animation and interactivity,
and geographic visualization techniques. Hard copy and
internet-based
outputs. Lecture and laboratory.
G338/538: Introduction to Geographic Information
Systems (3 cr.)
Overview of the principles and practices of geographic information
systems
(GIS). The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, spatial
database
design, introductory and intermediate GIS analysis operations, and case
studies
of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises provide
significant
hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
G436/536:
Advanced Remote Sensing (3 cr.)
Advanced remote sensing theory and digital image processing techniques
with
an emphasis on environmental science applications. Hands-on
computer
exercises provide significant experience in digital image processing
techniques
for extraction of qualitative and quantitative information about
Earth's
terrestrial and aquatic environments. Lecture and
laboratory.
Prerequisite: G336 or equivalent.
G438/539: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (3
cr.)
Intermediate and advanced topics in geographic information science and
spatial
analysis using GIS software. Advanced course for upper-division
undergraduate
and graduate students seeking greater understanding of GIS theory,
technology,
and applications. Exercises focus on development, management, and
analysis
of GIS data. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: G338 or equivalent.
G439/639:
Seminar in Geographic Information Science (3 cr.)
Applications of geographic information science principles in the
collection
and analysis of spatial data. Integration of GIS, remote sensing,
and GPS
technologies. Review of current literature on techniques, theory,
technology,
and applications with an emphasis on environmental topics. Discussion,
laboratory,
and research project. Prerequisites: G336, G338, and G436 or G438.
G488/588:
Applied Spatial Statistics (3 cr.)
Extension of traditional
statistical analysis to spatial data. Spatial means and spatial
variances,
the examination of differences in samples over space,
spatial autocorrelation,
nearest neighbor analysis, map comparison techniques. Emphasis on
practical
applications with GIS technologies.
Prerequisite: 6 credits in geography or consent
of instructor.
G560 Internship in
Geographic Analysis (1-4 cr.)
Faculty-directed study of geographical problems based on internship
experience.
Area of placement must be related to field of Geographic Information
Science.
Student may complete more than one internship but total credit hours
cannot
exceed four.
Prerequisites: Admission to MS GIS program and permission of major
advisor.
G845: Research Papers in Geography (3 cr.)
Research papers under the supervision of faculty. Graduate
students
in the MS in Geographic Information Science program who choose the
Research
Papers option (as opposed to the thesis) will develop two research
papers
under the guidance of their graduate advisor (IUPUI Faculty Member) and
two
other faculty members chosen in consultation with the advisor.
The
research paper topics will be related to the field of Geographic
Information
Science in their focus and methods.
Prerequisites: Admission to MS GIS program and permission of major
advisor.
G850:
Master Thesis (1-4 cr.)
Directed research and
writing under the supervision of a faculty committee.
Prerequisites: Admission to MS GIS program and permission of major
advisor.
last update 01/05/05