ENVS 215AGeographic Information Systems and Environmental Applications
Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as the technology of processing spatial data, including input, storage and retrieval; manipulation and analysis; reporting and interpretation. Emphasizes GIS as a decision support system for environmental and social problem solving, using basic model building, experimental design, and database management. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ENVS 115A.
Prerequisite(s): Previous or concurrent enrollment in ENVS 215L is required. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
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| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Online | B. Yang | Open 53/120 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
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| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Online | B. Yang | Open 79/110 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
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| christina yang | 1.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 0% | 1 |
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