GIS 4101 (4 credits)

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

This introductory course is designed to provide a general overview of geographic information systems (GIS) including background, development, trends, and prospects in this rapidly evolving technological field. Basic components and functions of GIS as well as fundamental spatial and geographic concepts are explored through lecture notes, assigned readings, videos, discussions, and applied practical experience using GIS software.

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Sections: Spring Quarter 2023

CRN 5108

Credits

Day/Time/Location

Tue, 03/28/23-05/30/23, 6pm to 8pm - Online

Format

Online Sync

Instructor

Sprott, Shannon

This course requires the following text: A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9ED; Turabian, Kate; University of Chicago Press; 2018; ISBN-13: 978-0226430577.

See course syllabus and bookstore website for additional texts which may also be required and/or recommended for this course at: www.bkstr.com/denverstore/

For information about accessing GIS software, contact your instructor to determine your course needs. Software download information can be found at www.du.edu/gis. All software licenses will be authorized one week before the start of the academic quarter.

Sections: Summer Quarter 2023

CRN 1447

Credits

Day/Time/Location

06/12/23 - 08/18/23

Format

Online Async

Instructor

Sprott, Shannon

This course requires the following text: A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9ED; Turabian, Kate; University of Chicago Press; 2018; ISBN-13: 978-0226430577.

See course syllabus and bookstore website for additional texts which may also be required and/or recommended for this course at: www.bkstr.com/denverstore/

For information about accessing GIS software, contact your instructor to determine your course needs. Software download information can be found at www.du.edu/gis. All software licenses will be authorized one week before the start of the academic quarter.

Sections: Winter Quarter 2023

CRN 5264

Credits

Day/Time/Location

03/27/23 - 06/02/23

Format

Online Async

Instructor

Sprott, Shannon

This course requires the following text: A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 9ED; Turabian, Kate; University of Chicago Press; 2018; ISBN-13: 978-0226430577.

See course syllabus and bookstore website for additional texts which may also be required and/or recommended for this course at: www.bkstr.com/denverstore/

For information about accessing GIS software, contact your instructor to determine your course needs. Software download information can be found at www.du.edu/gis. All software licenses will be authorized one week before the start of the academic quarter.

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Tuition Rate

Per Credit: $806

Additional Fees

Lab Fee: $50/class (online and on campus)
Technology Fee: $4/credit hour for each class taken for credit

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