ANTH 183Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for Anthropology
Practical laboratory in geographic information systems with a specific focus on anthropological questions and development. Students learn basic spatial analyses and carry them out on research datasets. This course also emphasizes the incorporation of spatial modeling in research design. To participate, students are required to sign up for an account in ESRI (freely available to all UCSC students).
Enrollment is restricted to anthropology majors. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue 1:30pm–4:30pm | ISB 486 | C. Hernandez Garavito | Open 13/18 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Hernandez Garavito | 3.7 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 56% | 9 |
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