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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

ENV 103 Introduction to GIS

Credits: (3)
This course introduces fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems and the major functionality contained within current integrated GIS software. In course exercises, students follow the GIS analytical process and work with a variety of software tools to solve realistic mapping problems. This course emphasizes practical GIS and GPS (Geographic Positioning System) skills. GIS is now used in fields as diverse as emergency management, law enforcement, business, engineering, etc. ENV 103 is a required course for the Environmental Technology AAS degree program.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand basic GIS concepts.
  2. Describe the range of ArcGIS Desktop software capabilities and tools.
  3. Symbolize data for different types of maps.
  4. Add labels to a map.
  5. Create and edit geographic data.
  6. Perform spatial analysis using queries, geoprocessing tools, and models.
  7. Collect and process GPS data
  8. Design presentation-quality maps.
  9. Create a PowerPoint presentation and present it to a group.