A lecture-lab course that covers the basic theory and character of geographical information systems (GIS). Issues examined include: the generation of spatial databases using socioeconomic and environmental data; advantages and disadvantages of raster and vector GIS models; and selected algorithms for decision making in a GIS environment. Includes lectures and practical work. PREREQ: instructor?s permission and, normally, a min. 12 cr from GEOG 2016/7, 2026/7, 3036/7, or their equiv. (lec 3) cr 3
