• GEOG 3023 Introduction To Map Design And Production
  Students learn principles of designing maps and methods of producing them. Includes both manual and computer-assisted map production.

• GEOG 4523 Computer Mapping
  Design and production of various map types on small and large computer systems. Students learn how to map socioeconometric, climate, vegetation, geologic and other kinds of data.

Geographical Information Systems Related Classes

• GEOG 4543 Geographic Information Systems (I)
  Computer-assisted analysis and display of geographical resource data. Course develops the theory behind spatial data analysis techniques, and reinforces the theory with exercises that demonstrate it practical applications.

• GEOG 4553 GIS For Natural Sciences Click here for syllabus and class notes
  Introduction to spatial analyses in the natural sciences and resource management fields using GIS. Lectures focuss on the development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using raster-based software, relational databases, and exploratory data analysis. S/B GEOG 4553 Raster GIS (Same as ANTH 4553)

• GEOG 4563GIS For Social Sciences
  Introduction to GIS applications in marketing, transportation, real estate, demographics, urban and regional planning, and related areas. Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using Arc-node based software and relational databases. S/B GEOG 4563 Vector GIS (Same as ANTH 4563)

• GEOG 4573 Introduction to GRASS Applications in GIS
  Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) problem solving using the Geographic Resource Analysis Support System (GRASS) software. (Same as ANTH 4573)

• ANTH 4903 Information Technologies in Archaeology, Anthropology and Geography Click here for syllabus and class notes
  This semester-long course is designed to provide students with the conceptual background as well as an introduction to practical skills in current information technologies. It is designed for both those with little computing backgrounds and those who wish to improve their existing skills in a non-threatening setting.

• GEOG 410 Fundamentals of Modular GIS Environment
  Introduction to fundamental knowledge of the Modular GIS Environment (MGE) using hands on exercises.

• GEOG 4593 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems
  Introduction to navigation, geo-referencing, and digital data collection; using GPS receivers, data loggers, and laser technology for natural science and resource management. Components of NAVSTAR Global Positioning System are used in integration of digital information into various GIS platforms with emphasis on applications. (Same as ANTH 4593)

• AGST 504V Spatial Statistics
  Fundamentals of multivariate statistics applied to spatial data sets. Course integrates GIS methods and a variety of statistical measures.

• ANTH4633 Archelogical Prospecting & Remote Sensing (SP, Odd years) Ground-based geophysical, aerial, and other remote sensing methods are examined for detecting, mapping, and understanding archelogical and other deposits. These methods include magnetometry, resistivity, conductivity, radar, aerial photography, thermography, and multispectral scanning. Requires computer skills, field trips, and use of instruments. (Same as GEOS 4633)

• ANTH4653 Advanced Raster GIS Advanced raster topics are examined beginning with a theoretical and methodological review of Tomlin’s cartographic modeling principles. Topics vary and include Fourier methods, image processing, kriging, spatial statistics, principal components, fuzzy and regression modeling, and multi-criteria decision models. Several raster GIS programs are examined with links to statistical analysis software. (Same as GEOG 4653)

• ANTH4863 Quantitative Anthropology Introductory statistics course for anthropology students examines probability theory, nature of anthropological data, data graphics, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, test for means and variances, categorical and rank methods, ANOVA, correlation and regression. Lectures focus on theory methods, utilize anthropological data and a statistical software laboratory. (Same as GEOG 4863)

• ANTH5033 Settlements, Sites, and Models The modeling of potential archaeological resource locations within regions receives significant resources and funding from government and private sectors. The theoretical and methodological basis behind such models is examined, as are the history, controversies, key issues, individuals, and the important role of GIS technology and statistical methods.

• GEOG440V Internship in GIS & Cartography Supervised experience in GIS and/or cartographic applications with municipal, county, state, or private enterprises.

Remote Sensing And Aerial Photography

• CVEG 4073 Geometry of aerial photographs, measurements from photographs, stereoscopic models, photogrammetric instrumentation and map compilation.

• GEOG 4503 Aerial Photograph Interpretation
  Introduction to principles of aerial photograph interpretation, interpretation of landforms, relevant patterns, urban structure, soil and vegetation destruction, application of basic aerial photo imagery to geography and landscape architecture.

• GEOL 4413 Principles Of Remote Sensing
  Theoretical and practical consideration of radar imagery, aerial photography and infrared imagery for understanding Earth resource problems related to agriculture, archaeology, engineering, forestry, geography and geology.

• ELEG 4683 Introduction To Image Processing
  Introduction to the basic concepts of image processing; theory and applications. Covers digital methods of image restoration; reformation, extraction and analysis.

• ELEG 5733 Remote Sensing Systems
  Analysis of remote operating in three widely used EM spectral regions: Visible and near IR, thermal IR and microwave. Emphasis on understanding generic types of remote sensors serving these spectral bands, their data products and applications.

• ELEG 5743 Radar Systems
  Methods of discrimination and ambiguity in the neasurement of range, angle and velocity. Analysis of search, tracking, MTI, SLAR and SAR systems. Characterization of return from complex signals.

• ELEG 5753 Synthetic Aperture Radar Systems
  Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging techniques are important for terrestrial and planetary remote sensing. Evaluates SAR technology and focusses on parameters crucial to image quality. Antennas, aperture synthesis, correlation processing, noise statistics, and image quality are all analyzed.

• CSEG 5203/ELEG 5683 Image Processing
  Concepts of processing digital /cast/info/images/graphics. Emphasis on image analysis, enhancement and restoration. Both spatial and frequency domain approaches are presented.

• EOS4413 Principles of Remote Sensing Theoretical and practical consideration of radar imagery, aerial photography, and infrared imagery for understanding Earth resource problems related to agriculture, archeology, engineering, forestry, geography, and geology.

• GEOS4633 Near Surface Prospection Geophysical remote sensing methods are investigated for detecting and mapping subsurface features up to 5m in depth. Magnetometry, resistivity, conductivity, ground-penetrating radar, and other methods are examined with a particular focus on their use for understanding archeological deposits.

• GEOL5423 Remote Sensing of Natural Resources Advanced course in remote sensing technology with special emphasis on interpretive techniques for resource management and research.

• CVEG 2053/2051L Survey Systems
  Coordinate measuring and total integrated surveying systems, electronic data collection and reduction error analysis, applications to civil engineering and surveying practice.

• CVEG 4053 Land Surveying
  Historical background of property surveys, detailed consideration of original surveys and the US Public Land Surveys. Writing adequate land description, interpretation of old descriptions, excess and deficiency, Riparian rights, Field practices in relocation of old corners.

• CVEG 4073 Advanced Aerial Photogrammetry
  Geometry of aerial photographs, measurements from photographs, stereoscopic models, photogrammetric instrumentation and map compilation.

• CVEG 4083 Control Surveys
  Sun and Polaris observations for astronomic azimuth, solar access studies; control traversing, leveling, triangulation; state plane coordinate systems.

• GEOS4733 GPS Geodesy in Geoscience Applications of GPS geodesy in geosciences are presented with emphasis on case studies of on-going research projects such as seismic and volcanic hazard. Statistical procedures and factors affecting data quality will be discussed. Analysis will focus on archived data, on-line data from GPS research networks, and data collected by students.