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2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GIS 480 - Independent Research In Geospatial Technologies

Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 445  or GIS 201   or GIS 410  
This course provides students the opportunity to create a  project demonstrating an application of knowledge using geospatial technologies such as GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, and spatial analysis. Each student will design and apply practical research methodology for an original project. Projects should involve solving geospatial technology challenges, such as complex data collection, data management strategies, implementing new or experimental analysis techniques, or working with multiple stakeholders in an applied and/or academic setting. Identification of a faculty mentor and agreement on the format of deliverables is required prior to registration for this course.  
The course can be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 3 credits of GIS 480.