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GIST 215LExercises in Geographic Information Systems

2 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Exercises in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing that demonstrate the development of digital geographic data. Students gain hands-on experience with developing datasets, using imagery to create GIS layers, performing spatial analysis, and utilizing GPS technology. Emphasis placed on environmental applications. Students cannot receive credit for this course and ENVS 115L.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in GIST 215A, 215B, or 215C is required. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students enrolled in the GISTAR M.A. Program.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Laboratory
TBA
TBD In PersonB. YangOpen 0/24
02Laboratory
TBA
TBD In PersonB. YangOpen 0/24
03Laboratory
TBA
TBD In PersonB. YangOpen 0/24

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Laboratory
Thu 10:00am–1:00pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 18/22
02Laboratory
Thu 1:30pm–4:30pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 15/28
03Laboratory
Wed 8:00am–11:00am
ISB 486B. YangOpen 0/28
04Laboratory
Wed 11:30am–2:30pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 5/28
05Laboratory
Wed 3:00pm–6:00pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 9/28

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Laboratory
Tue 12:00pm–3:00pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 2/10

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Laboratory
Wed 8:30am–11:30am
ISB 486B. YangOpen 11/24
02Laboratory
Wed 11:45am–2:45pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 15/24
03Laboratory
Fri 9:00am–12:00pm
ISB 486B. YangOpen 8/24

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
christina yang1.0 / 54.0 / 50%1

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